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Join to apply for the Scientist, R&D - Global Brands role at Ferrara. Location Chicago, IL Overview Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for effective communication, supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. The Food Scientist will lead the development of new products and improve existing products as part of the Global Brands Innovation team, working closely with cross-functional partners to develop and commercialize projects from benchtop development through scale-up and launch. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Ferrara’s Global Candy Brands such as Nerds, SweeTARTs, and Black Forest. Responsibilities Execute various product development projects within sugar confectionery such as Innovation, Renovation, Supply Continuity and Network moves. Lead the development of projects from benchtop development through pilot plant scale up, factory scale-up, and commercialization. Create product development plans and designs of experiments to enable flawless execution of products from benchtop to manufacturing. Ensure all products meet Ferrara’s quality standards and shelf life requirements. Work closely with Process Engineers, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing in project execution and problem solving. Lead 5-10 projects at any given time and may lead 1-2 high priority projects within a given year. Effectively communicate project status updates directly with manager, key stakeholders, and cross-functional partners. Proactively generate new candy innovation ideas to present to the R&D and cross-functional partners. Travel both domestically and internationally up to 25%. Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. Understand and demonstrate the Company’s core values. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills Prior knowledge of confectionary technology (desired, not required). Ability to apply prior scientific knowledge to confectionery technology. Strong project management skills to lead 5-10 projects at once. Comfortable working in office, laboratory, and factory environments. Strong verbal and written communication. Self-starter comfortable working in a face paced environment. Highly efficient at planning and staying on tight timelines and planning projects accordingly. Experience Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering or similar scientific field, or equivalent experience. Master’s or certification is a plus. 3+ years’ food industry experience or equivalent knowledge and skill set preferred. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Working knowledge of SAP PLM desired, not required. What We Offer At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR. Compensation The salary range for this role is $71,100 - $99,500 annually. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
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