The Hershey Company · 1 day ago
Sr Research Scientist QRC
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Hershey Company is seeking a Micro Sr Research Scientist – Lab Coordinator to provide oversight and leadership for the Micro lab services team at their Technical Center site. This role ensures the timely and accurate flow of micro testing results to internal customers, supporting manufacturing quality systems, R&D, and CI.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Leadership of micro lab day-to-day activities, priority setting, coaching and development of technician to drive proficiency
Ensure proficiency, reliability, accuracy and speed of micro lab analysis by maintaining efficient lab operations and quality management system
Oversee internal/external lab standards, proficiency programs, and ISO-17025 audits. Provide guidance and support for branch micro labs within the network
Coordinate completion and shipment of samples to 3rd party lab when needed
Conduct microbiological risk assessments for new ingredients and serve as Micro SME for ingredient micro approval and R&D support
Promote company culture and coach staff. Align lab activities with business goals
Qualification
Required
A robust working technical knowledge of food microbiology and food science processes and micro lab instrumentation
Management experience in ISO 17025 micro labs
B.S. in Food Microbiology, Food Science, or related science field
3+ years of microbiology laboratory management experience
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
Recent News
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