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Formulations Technician

Vandalia, OH

Position Formulation Technician Location Vandalia, Ohio Summary The Formulation Technician I, II, or III will assist the R&D Formulations staff with product development activities from small scale to ...

Adare Pharma

Formulations Technician

Vandalia, OH · On-site

Position Formulation Technician Location Vandalia, Ohio Summary The Formulation Technician I, II, or III will assist the R&D Formulations staff with product development activities from small scale to ...

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What is the difference between Formulation Research Development vs Formulation Chemist?

AspectFormulation Research DevelopmentFormulation Chemist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development teams, R&D departmentsLaboratories, manufacturing facilities, R&D teams
Industry UsageUsed across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and chemical industries for developing new formulationsPrimarily in similar industries, focusing on creating and optimizing formulations

Formulation Research Development involves designing and developing new formulations, often with a focus on innovation and product improvement. Formulation Chemists typically execute these formulations, testing and refining them to meet quality and safety standards. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work environments, but Research Development emphasizes the creation process, while Chemists focus on formulation execution and optimization.

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Vice President, Research & Development - Coffee

Vice President, Research & Development - Coffee

The J.M. Smucker Company

Orrville, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

J.M. Smucker rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 388 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Vice President of Coffee Research & Development
Own the end-to-end Research & Development (R&D) strategy for an iconic portfolio including Folgers®, Dunkin'® (At Home), Café Bustelo®, Medaglia D'Oro®, and Café Pilon®. Provide scientific and technical guidance across green coffee sourcing, roast and blend development, sensory and flavor science, packaging, process engineering, and format innovation including ground, whole bean, one-cup/K-Cup pods, instant, espresso, and ready-to-drink (RTD). Leverage enterprise capabilities, platforms, and shared services to advance the Coffee development agenda while contributing to our R&D function-wide priorities.
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 50% onsite expectation or more depending on business needs
In this role you will:
  • Own our Coffee Strategic Business Area (SBA) development strategy - including roast/blend innovation, format and occasion expansion (one-cup, RTD, espresso-style iced beverages), packaging innovation, and renovation pipelines for Folgers, Dunkin', Café Bustelo, Medaglia D'Oro, and Café Pilon.
  • Lead and manage large, cross-disciplinary technical teams through all aspects of the product life-cycle - from green coffee evaluation and cupping through commercialization and in-market support.
  • Partner closely with our Procurement organization to align on commodity sourcing, supplier qualification, and roasting facility excellence - recognizing the uniquely commodity-intensive nature of the coffee business.
  • Maintain alignment and collaborative with our Senior VP of our Science and Technical Excellence and team by leveraging shared platforms (sensory, analytical labs, packaging, regulatory, technical writing & specs) to ensure Coffee R&D priorities are integrated into enterprise capability roadmaps.
  • Build and develop high performing teams with strong technical and leadership capabilities to drive engagement and growth.
  • Translate technical, sensory, and consumer data into insights that influence business decisions, brand strategy, and pricing/revenue management - particularly important given current green coffee commodity volatility and tariff exposure.
  • Leverage internal and external technology capabilities to develop products that delight consumers; continuously search for and vet advanced technologies (extraction, processing, sustainable sourcing, RTD beverage systems, premiumization platforms) that complement areas of strategic focus.
  • Champion consumer-driven innovation across generations and multicultural segments, supporting Café Bustelo's category-leading growth and Folgers' relevance with next generation consumer segments.
  • Support business continuity, productivity, and continuous improvement in partnership with our enterprise Transformation Office, contributing to margin recovery and supply chain resilience.

What we are looking for:
Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of progressive R&D experience within the food and beverage industry, with significant leadership accountability.
  • Deep expertise in beverage and/or coffee science including product development, roast/blend formulation, flavor development, and processing technologies.
  • Proven experience leading large, cross-functional teams and complex product portfolios from concept through commercialization.
  • Demonstrated experience navigating commodity-intensive categories and partnering with Procurement on sourcing, hedging-aware development, and supplier innovation.
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills with experience partnering across Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations.
  • Ability to translate technical insights into business impact, prioritize innovation pipelines, and ensure disciplined R&D investment aligned to commercial objectives.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and driving transformation initiatives.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
  • Advanced degree in science or engineering field
  • Familiarity with green coffee sourcing, roasting, grinding, packaging, one-cup/pod systems, instant/soluble, and/or RTD beverage formats.
  • Experience working in highly matrixed organizations and leveraging shared enterprise capabilities

The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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