Research & Development Scientist I

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience.
How you will contribute
With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
• Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
• Prioritizing and managing activities
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently
• Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities

More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
The role is member of R&D Mondelēz Europe Gum & Candy Innovation team with regional work scope.
Education / Certifications:
Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and related disciplines
Job specific requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity. R&D product/process development experience and knowledge of gum and candy/confectionery are strong plus.
• Ability to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conduct appropriate testing, gather, and analyze data.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with low and medium complexity
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams across multiple countries
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication skills

Travel requirements: up to 30% international travel
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Product development
Science & Engineering