The Hershey Company · 1 day ago
Research Scientist QRC
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading confectionery manufacturer, and they are seeking a Research Scientist QRC to lead projects in Cocoa Science. The role involves project leadership, routine testing, and method development to ensure product quality and innovation.
Food and BeverageManufacturingConfectioneryService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, assume responsibility for projects of significant importance, scope and complexity or assist on more complex projects
With assistance, solve problems through application of knowledge, experience and original thinking
Provide technical input to current projects and assist in scoping new projects
Review results with others and suggest the advisability of further tests and/or changes deemed necessary
Prepare all project reports as required
Make presentation of significant conclusions when pertinent
Under light supervision, provide analytical services in support of Cocoa Science initiatives for all cocoa commondity related products
Monitor ingredient, in-process or finished product quality through analytical testing
Perform simple to moderately complex wet chemistry techniques (sample preparation, extraction and analysis)
Perform moderately complex chemical analyses using analytical equipment including GC, GC/MS and HPLC instrumentation
Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation
Prepare standards and controls
Record, compute and evaluate data as well as input data into LIMS
Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate
Maintain Workstation Manuals
Make recommendations for method development, or enhancement, designed to provide new analyses, produce more accurate data, or achieve cost savings
Also recommend and coordinate equipment purchases and upgrades
Qualification
Required
Superior working knowledge and comfort in analytical test methods and Good Laboratory Practices
Demonstrated experience using analytical instrumentation including, chromatography systems (GC, GC/MS and HPLC)
A well-rounded working technical knowledge of chemistry and related sciences
Attention to detail, especially with respect to laboratory techniques
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, track and plan
Superior communication skills in verbal and written form
Proficiency in computer programs / software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and LIMS
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with changing priorities and deadlines
Minimum Of 2-5 Years Of Related Experience
Preferred
B.S. Degree in Chemistry (preferred) or related science field
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
2026-02-07
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