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Technician, Research & Development

The J.M. Smucker Co.
Orrville, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Your Opportunity as the Technician, Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development

Support iterative product prototyping, managing lab and Pilot Plant supplies, and aid in the execution of our Safety and Quality programs.

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In This Role You Will

  • Scale and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spaces
  • Assist team with analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batches
  • Be the Area Owner of R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns 
  • Cleaning, stocking, organizing supplies and managing maintenance 
  • Leverage various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and others
  • Support Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces
  • Support established procedures and pilot plant work as directed and identify ways to improve methods 
  • Perform sanitation in lab and pilot plant spaces 
  • Perform various activities such as shipping and receiving packages 
  • Clean, operate, and maintain all lab and PRL equipment
  • This role may require overtime to meet business needs

Minimum Requirements

What we are looking for:

  • High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma
  • Basic knowledge of taking care of lab equipment (i.e. clean, inspect, and lubricate)
  • Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel) 
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently 
  • Proven time management skills with ability to pivot based on changing priorities
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Ability to stand for all work hours 
  • Ability to flow to the work

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Degree in science or technology
  • Prior work experience or internship within a lab
  • Prior food industry experience within R&D

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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