Associate Scientist I

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. Research & Development   In Research & Development, your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, and nutritionists, you’ll work tirelessly on product design or development to ensure we deliver a consistent, delightful consumer experience, with a focus on platform programs in support of our biscuit category strategy. R&D is where you’ll turn great ideas into brilliant brands. Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed.  How you will contribute As an Associate Scientist I, the candidate Will work with guidance to plan technical projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements Plans and executes work plans, with a focus on developing technology solutions & application in our core biscuit brands Analyzes results of experiments and translates them into actionable recommendations with some guidance and support Is capable of building a strong network in order to leverage internal and external expertise and employ digital simulation models to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner Must be able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Possesses some technical understanding of the functional characteristics of ingredients and process unit operations, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations Has a strong passion for translating technical solutions into consumer-centric ideas to fuel our Mindful Snacking growth agenda Has a digital mindset, with passion for understanding how digital tools can be leveraged to drive our growth agenda Some level of understanding of end to end development cycle (insight, exploration, project charter to post launch monitoring) What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, including writing technical report conclusions Embraces our company culture and drives engagement Embraces sustainability and mindful snacking mindset and drives these within R&D culture Embraces utilization of digital tools and has a desire to help embed a digital mindset into our R&D culture More about this role What extra ingredients you will bring: Digital Tools:  Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau, PowerApps, Quickbase, ANSYS, GPROMs, SQL, AutoCad, SolidWorks, or others.  Modelling & Simulation:  Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Discrete Element Methods, Discrete Event Simulations, Process Modelling, Molecular Dynamics or Reaction Kinetics Modelling, Artificial intelligence, Data Modelling, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, or others.  Education / Certifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Food Science (preferred) or other related fields.  Statistical Analysis (MiniTab, JMP, SAS, or similar statistical software/language)   Analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)  Job specific requirements: Strong leadership potential and leadership experience.  Excellent communication skills and resilience.  Adaptable,