Staff Scientist R&D US CMG Reeses

Staff Scientist R&D US CMG Reeses

Posted Date : Sep 30, 2025

Requisition Number : 126517

Job Location : Hershey, PA

Summary :

Residing at The Hershey Company's Technical Center, this position involves a unique opportunity to work within the Chocolate Research and Development department. This group is responsible for developing innovative new products for The Hershey Company.

The successful candidate for this position will be a major contributor to achieve company goals and programs. The individual should be able to provide input to set priorities and contribute to strategic direction for research programs. Specifically, this candidate will lead complex projects with high levels of autonomy and apply in-depth knowledge of product and process development initiatives for the Reese's Brand. The individual will provide guidance in a cross functional setting, working closely with business partners in Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to determine project goals and timetables, execute the projects, resolve resource allocation and timing issues, and ensure that business objectives are achieved.

The successful candidate will report to the group's Sr. Manager and work with other senior management to establish strategic direction and goals for research.

Summary of major duties :

Project Leadership

• Lead product and process development projects with high levels of autonomy which provide innovative new products and processes in support of Reese's Innovation. These areas include formulation development, ingredient development, product transformation interactions, and process development.
• Perform prototyping and product and process development from bench top to pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
• Interact closely with a cross functional group of technical, professional, and managerial staff of R&D, as well as, production, engineering, and marketing.
• Understand the business impact of the projects.
• Communicate across multiple functions and levels.
• Obtain and allocate resources for projects as necessary.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and instruction.
• Explore new areas of processing with an eye to invention and breakthrough opportunities.
• Apply intensive and diversified scientific and / or engineering principles and practices.
• Provide input for technical feasibility for new product concepts.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties / responsibilities :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical, Agricultural, Biological, or Engineering); master's or PhD preferred.

Experience :

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