R&D Scientist

Union City - Onsite Blommer Chocolate Company (Union City Plant) 1515 Pacific Street Union City, CA 94587, USA Join Blommer! We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday! Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! Reports to: R&D Manager Pay Range: $82K - $85K Essential Duties and Responsibilities Formulate products with guidance and develop an understanding of how ingredients, processing and specification parameters translate and impact sensory and finished product applications. Develop understanding of the impact of ingredient substitutions and functional ingredients for Blommer and our customers Operate equipment to generate product samples from start to finish (gathering raw materials, making the sample, molding samples into a presentable format, mailing samples) Analyze product by measuring physical parameters and performance in application. Participate in and conduct sensory testing with guidance Develop and maintain corresponding documentation and data in appropriate systems with review Develop understanding of feasibility of running new products or ingredients and conduct trials to support commercialization and meet customer and Blommer operational efficiency expectations Execute dynamic research projects with proper documentation of results. With support, analyze data to derive conclusions and communicate results with recommendations of future studies and/or next steps With direction, assess and troubleshoot technical problems and provide necessary data to identify solutions (verbally, on site, written communication) for customers and internally Develop an understanding of the Blommer portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to provide specific product recommendations and product usage guidance Collaborate with internal partners to bring new business, build customer relationships and solve technical issues Communicate technical information in an audience appropriate way, in settings including technical training and presentations to customers and internal stakeholders as well as conferences and industry events Educate customers on our products and capabilities including giving facility tours Represent Blommer within the industry by attending meetings, conferences, and trade shows, actively participating in trade organizations and/or becoming involved in the community Maintain awareness of current trends and research in the cocoa/chocolate market Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position Physical Requirements Able to consume chocolate & related products daily and clearly communicate sensory attributes. General office environment and hands-on work in a laboratory environment Must be able to climb ladder, bend, and stoop, stand for prolonged periods of time and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting Occasionally exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blommer Chocolate Company of California