J.M. Smucker

Technologist, Research & Development

Orrville, OH April 23, 2026 Full Time Workday

Your Opportunity as the Technologist, R&D

Turn ideas into real products by partnering across R&D, leading lab and plant trials, and using data to drive smarter decisions. Support the development and optimization of iconic Smucker’s Uncrustables®, contributing to new formulations, process improvements, and technical solutions that make an impact from bench to plant floor. If you’re curious, collaborative, and excited to grow your technical skills while working on products people love, this is your opportunity.

Location: Orrville, Ohio

Work Arrangements: Onsite 60% expectation with 20% annual travel

In this role you will:

  • Use standard methods and approaches to frame a business challenge; may lead straightforward business process optimization work with guidance

  • Coordinate and manage laboratory, pilot plant and plant trials for projects at JMS and contract manufacturing facilities

  • Conduct analytical testing, analyze data, and articulate findings through written and verbal summaries 

  • Coordinate experimental design, shelf life, sensory analysis, and technical appraisals for all projects

  • Contribute to technical proposals and project reports, and maintain all technical documentation according to established procedures

  • Support formulation/process development of new and existing formulas for Smucker’s Uncrustables

  • Manage formulas to ensure compliance with nutrient profiles and claims

  • Develop and publish formulation product specifications and other technical documentation

  • Become fluent and participate in JMS Safety  and Quality programs to support R&D

  • Build and develop relationships across the SBA to promote collaboration on new product development

  • Develop foundational knowledge and proficiency through work experience

  • Help demonstrate technical readiness for straightforward initiatives within discipline with support from manager and technical leaders; may have technical leadership responsibilities

  • Build effective working relationships within functional team to achieve trust in expertise; seek mentorship from colleagues beyond their direct supervisor

  • Communicate data clearly and concisely in graphs/charts to make recommendations to project team and manager

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or other scientific discipline

  • Research & Development/QA/Operations intern experience

  • Formulation experience

  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

  • Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment Strong organizational, critical thinking and creativity skills

  • Strong time management skills

  • Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Ability to travel up to 20%

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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