Associate Food Scientist

Conagra Brands • Omaha, NE

22d • $59,000 - $79,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Principal Development Scientist, you will be an essential contributor to product development and innovation for our Foodservice team. You will help develop new products and improve existing offerings for Foodservice customers, bringing together food science knowledge, culinary curiosity, and consumer insights. Working from concept through commercialization, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact while building your technical and project leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, product development, and commercialization principles.
• Understanding of food safety, quality systems, and Food and Drug Administration regulations.
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills.
• Passion for food, culinary innovation, and solving customer challenges.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in food product development, Foodservice, or a related area preferred.
• Travel up to 20% to manufacturing sites in the Conagra network as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Foodservice customers to develop and commercialize new products from concept through launch.
• Support renovation and continuous improvement of existing products to meet business, regulatory, and customer needs.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into product recommendations.
• Lead product trials, plant validations, and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time while managing multiple priorities independently.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for this role, if applicable.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level