Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Dev

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

Kraft Heinz is hiring for multiple product development roles supporting projects across its North America R&D teams and brands. The Associate Scientist will implement and drive technical projects that support business initiatives, applying scientific principles and prior learning to new situations. The role requires managing multiple assignments concurrently, completing work with minimal guidance, communicating effectively, and working collaboratively to develop creative solutions.

The position involves laboratory experimentation, product testing, formulation development, shelf-life assessment, and the scale-up and commercialization of products. The scientist will work with cross-functional partners to develop new products, renovate existing ones, evaluate ingredients, and deliver cost savings. The role also supports feasibility assessments, prototyping, recipe and factory documentation, technical approvals, and initial factory production. Travel of up to 30% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Food, Dairy, or Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments, food chemistry, analytical testing, food formulations, and food-manufacturing processes.
• Good communication, critical-thinking, and investigation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize work.
• Self-starter with a passion to learn.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dairy experience.
• Internship or co-op experience in the food or consumer products industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench-top experiments in the laboratory.
• Test products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf life, and compliance with government and industry standards.
• Lead formula scale-up in Pilot Plant and Product Plant settings.
• Create product formulations, conduct shelf-life studies, and document product specifications.
• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products.
• Review and evaluate ingredients and deliver cost savings.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales to scope, implement, and drive projects supporting business objectives.
• Support and lead feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, recipe and factory documentation, recipe development, technical approval, shelf-life assessments, and technical support for initial factory production.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• Leave of absence.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Recognition programs.
• Training.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Family support programs.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

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