For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Sr Scientist, US & Seasonal

WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

We are looking for someone that is technically curious, self-motivated, and driven to deliver innovative results. This individual will have primary responsibility for undertaking and executing product development projects of major importance, complexity, or scope pertaining to US & Seasonal Brands for the Ferrara Candy Company. This individual will have a direct impact on Ferrara’s Innovation Pipeline through leading key strategic initiatives to develop and commercialize new product development projects.

SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Product development capability, with proven track record of delivering results across all phases of product development project cycle from concept development to commercial industrial execution
• Technology understanding in both ingredient technology and process technology in consumer packaged foods (ideally candy confections) and ability to apply to product development
• Technical problem solving in applying knowledge of ingredient & process technology to novel problems to bring forward technically sound solutions that effectively manage risks
• Experience in new product development innovation, including ability to translate innovation concepts into prototypes and then effectively scale-up for commercialization
• Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence with integrity through persuasive communication to win support at more senior levels within R&D, Operations and Supply Chain, Marketing and to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good technical, analytical, and communication skills; ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information.
• Self-starter, self-motivating: able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum and manage uncertainty and complexity in fast evolving CPG environments.

EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

• BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science, or related field, required.
• 5+ years experience in food industry or related field. (preferably candy confections)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual if possible: Spanish preferred)
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office (Word), Spreadsheets, and SAP
  

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