Scientist, Center of Excellence

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

This product development role provides direction for and executes projects across the North America Zone Taste Elevation business, supporting technical initiatives for the Philadelphia Cream Cheese portfolio. The Scientist applies technical knowledge and scientific principles to new situations, manages multiple assignments concurrently with minimal guidance, and collaborates on creative solutions.

The role develops and commercializes new products, renovates existing products, evaluates ingredients, and delivers cost savings. It includes laboratory and plant-scale work, including bench-top experiments, product testing, formulation development, and leading pilot-plant and product-plant scale-ups. The Scientist partners with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales to scope and deliver projects against business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food, Dairy, or Meat Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Good communication, critical-thinking, and investigation skills.
• Self-starter with a passion to learn.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and tasks concurrently.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments.
• 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 new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf life, and compliance with government and industry standards.
• Lead pilot-plant and product-plant scale-up of formulas.
• Create product formulations.
• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products.
• Review and evaluate ingredients and deliver cost savings across the business unit.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales to scope and implement projects.
• 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

• Performance-based bonus.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Leave of absence.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Recognition, training, and learning opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.
• Family support programs.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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