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Sr Research Scientist Sweets

The Hershey Company

Hershey, PA · full time · Senior

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What this role is

This role leads product development for Hershey's confectionery portfolio, taking formulations from the lab through manufacturing scale-up and commercialization. It suits scientists or engineers with food industry experience who want to drive innovation across hard candies, gummies, and other sweets while collaborating across marketing, quality, and manufacturing teams.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related technical field with 4–6 years relevant experience; or Master's degree with 2–4 years experience; or PhD with 0–2 years experience
  • Working knowledge of food, beverage, confectionery, ingredient, or consumer packaged goods product development

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