Senior Technologist, Formulation

Your Opportunity as the Senior Technologist, Formulation

By blending hands-on formulation expertise and creative problem-solving you will help bring new and improved Uncrustables products to life! From the lab to pilot plants and manufacturing scale-up, you’ll lead critical development work, collaborate cross‑functionally, and turn bold ideas into compliant, high-quality products that make it to market.

Location: Orrville, OH

Work arrangements: 70% onsite expectation, travel approximately 20% annually

In this role you will:

• Drive formulation development for both new and existing formulas such as Uncrustables Sandwiches and Bread, building subject matter expertise along the way.

• Coordinate and lead laboratory, pilot plant and scale-up for projects at internal and contract manufacturing sites, gaining deep, hands-on knowledge in these settings.

• Apply conceptual and practical expertise in formulation, alongside foundational knowledge of related disciplines, to execute new and improved products.

• Build regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance of formulas with relevant standards, including but not limited to nutrient profile regulations, FDA regulations, and USDA CN regulations.

• Conduct analytical testing, analyze results, and communicate findings through well-structured written and verbal summaries.

• Collaborate with technical team members to establish key tasks and timelines, ensuring the timely completion of goals.

• Actively collaborate within Research and Development (R&D) and leverage cross functional relationships to drive project success.

• Cultivate a continuous learning mindset, actively seeking feedback from colleagues while embracing the company’s Basic Beliefs and Commitment to Each Other philosophy.

• Develop and maintain specific technical documentation within a lab notebook system.

• Provide advisory support to internal groups such as Operations, Technical Services, and Procurement.

• Actively learn about and participate in Smucker Key Element and Quality programs to support R&D.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in a R&D lab/facility

• Experience in food formulation or food science/engineering

• Experience troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects running concurrently

• Foundational understanding of food safety and quality practices

• Food safety foundation – PCQI training a plus

• Ability to translate technical concepts to various audiences

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• PCQI training

Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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