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Technician, Research & Development

JM Smucker Company

JM Smucker Company

Orrville, OH, USA
Posted on Mar 4, 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

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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

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