Dream Job Alert: This 26-Year-Old Spends Her Days Inventing New Candy Flavors

Get the Full StoryHere’s how Chrissy Jilek landed a gig as a real-life Willy Wonka developing the newest Skittles And Starburst flavors.

You might say that Chrissy Jilek hit the sweet spot between passion and enthusiasm when she landed a job as associate product development scientist at Wrigley North America three years ago. You know: Juicy Fruit, Doublemint, Lifesavers–that Wrigley. What’s more is that by the end of this year, two new kinds of old favorite candies “Sweet Heat” Skittles and Starburst will make their debut thanks directly to the 26-year old’s work. Read Full Story

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