Scientist - Chocolate Product Development (F/M/X)

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

How you will contribute:

Under the guidance and mentorship of your manager and experienced team members, you will:

• Work on projects aligned with the Choco Bakery strategy, contribute on mass science projects, specification excellence governance, and digital tools.
• Plan and conduct pilot plant trials for both I2M and non-I2M projects.
• Carry out development activities including product shelf-life testing, organising and facilitating round table sessions, and preparing consumer tests.
• Applying fundamental technical understanding and working with experts to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
• Technical report writing with clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Build knowledge and expand your professional network by collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market.
• Foundational knowledge of chocolate ingredients (cocoa, milk) and process.
• Ability to work effectively both within a team and independently, with appropriate guidance from a manager.
• A collaborative mindset that leverages trust and partnership with stakeholders to support business growth.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple activities.
• A proactive approach to identifying challenges and developing practical solutions with increasing independence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and technical storytelling.
• Familiarity with mass science principles and digital tools used in product development.

What we offer: 

• Fixed-term contract.
• Annual bonus.
• Multisport card.
• Medical care at Luxmed. 
• Life insurance. 
• Employee Pension Program.

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.

Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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