The Hershey Company · 12 hours ago
Staff Scientist R&D Peanut Science
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading organization in the food industry, and they are seeking a Staff Scientist to focus on Research and Development in peanut science. The role involves leading projects to improve the peanut supply chain, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in agricultural practices.
Food and BeverageManufacturingConfectioneryService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Lead product and process development projects with high levels of autonomy which improve the quality, sustainability, and resilience of the peanut supply. These areas include the agricultural aspects of peanut production, ingredient development, product transformations and 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 manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams
Partner with supply chain to provide technical support to drive quality and value improvement in products and processes
Represent Hershey at industry organizations, conferences, and meetings, including pre-competitive research projects
Develop and be able to articulate the business impact of the projects
Communicate across multiple functions and levels
Explore new areas of research with an eye to invention and breakthrough opportunities through the application of intensive and diversified scientific and/or engineering principles and practices
Qualification
Required
Experience leading technical initiatives, which could include product development, quality improvement, cost improvement, technology validation, and process development and optimization
Demonstrated technical expertise in peanut agriculture and post-harvest processing
Strong knowledge of related technical disciplines (Sensory, Research, Engineering and Packaging)
A deep understanding of the chemical and physical property attributes of peanut raw materials, in process materials, and finished products, as well as how key processing parameters influence the transformation of these inputs into the final product
Strong ability to influence and persuade across functions and levels
Proven administrative ability, decision-making skills, financial understanding, business integration skills and technical expertise
Strong problem solving and evaluation capabilities
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work with high levels of autonomy, navigate ambiguity, and also work effectively as part of a team
Up to 25% travel required, primarily within the US, but including occasional international travel
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (Food Science, Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Science, or similar)
Minimum 10 years of working experience within the food industry, focusing on nuts and nut ingredients
Preferred
Master of Science or PhD degree preferred
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
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$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
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