
Associate Scientist I
East Hanover, NJ · HybridFull-time$62–85K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Associate Scientist I works with guidance on technical projects supporting research and development, marketing, and manufacturing requirements. The role plans and executes work focused on technology solutions for core biscuit brands, analyzes experimental results, and develops recommendations. It contributes to cross-functional product development and uses digital tools and simulation models. The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.
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East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
Full time
R-180078
Job Description
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
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Will work with guidance to plan technical projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements
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Plans and executes work plans, with a focus on developing technology solutions & application in our core biscuit brands
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Analyzes results of experiments and translates them into actionable recommendations with some guidance and support
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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
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Must be able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
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Possesses some technical understanding of the functional characteristics of ingredients and process unit operations, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations
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Has a strong passion for translating technical solutions into consumer-centric ideas to fuel our Mindful Snacking growth agenda
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Has a digital mindset, with passion for understanding how digital tools can be leveraged to drive our growth agenda
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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:
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Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data
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Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, including writing technical report conclusions
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Embraces our company culture and drives engagement
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Embraces sustainability and mindful snacking mindset and drives these within R&D culture
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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:
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Digital Tools: Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau, PowerApps, Quickbase, ANSYS, GPROMs, SQL, AutoCad, SolidWorks, or others.
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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:
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A Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Food Science (preferred) or other related fields.
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Statistical Analysis (MiniTab, JMP, SAS, or similar statistical software/language)
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Analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Job specific requirements:
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Strong leadership potential and leadership experience.
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Excellent communication skills and resilience.
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Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.
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Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.
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Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.
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Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact.
Travel requirements:
Upto 10%
Work schedule:
Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week from office
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $61,800 to $84,975; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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Job Type
Regular
Product development
Science & Engineering
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader 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 – both global and local. 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 number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They 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.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,329 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$62–85K/yr
- New Jersey median$114–148K/yr45 salary ranges
- US median$118–175K/yr689 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $73K, is 45% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Research and Development salary ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 69 open Research and Development jobs in New Jersey and 1,329 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- Actalent6 open
- Merck6 open
- J&J Family of Companies4 open
- Experience
- Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (903 postings).
- Education
- 748 of the 1,329 open Research and Development jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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