Scientist, Quality – Food Safety

The Kraft Heinz Company • Glenview, IL

12d • $77,800 - $97,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the implementation and execution of key food safety design product attributes within the US and Canada Zones. Role includes reviewing product/process design with R&D to ensure food safety is assured in every phase of the product design and commercialization. The position provides HACCP plan development and validation support to internal/external plants, creating ingredient and/or finish product specifications, validated cooking instructions and Design Safety Analysis (DSA) assessments. This position builds an awareness of regulatory requirements directly related to the product category supported so to advise category business partners. The person will work with various Business Units on food safety related design issues, collaborating with Quality and R&D personnel to address significant product changes. This role provides scientific and technical food safety support to US and Canadian business partners to ensure product safety and quality by participating in evaluation of suppliers and external manufacturers. Identify and communicate food safety risks to BU/Region, giving actionable advice on Food Safety status of products in scope. Conduct validation of designed HACCP preventive controls (Cooking, formulation, etc.) and assess validity of data obtained by others. Work with Product Development/R&D to design in food safety/quality controls, Design Safety Assessments (DSA), cooking instruction validations, and provide general product risk evaluations to the Business Unit. Work Cross-functionally with Quality, Supplier food safety, and procurement to establish food safety specifications for ingredients and ensure compliance. Design and complete challenge studies, shelf-life studies and validation studies to establish critical limits for critical processes. Partner with external institutions and business partners to update/maintain CCP models. Conduct validation studies to evaluate and approve microbiological test methods (rapid and cultural) for the Kraft Heinz Laboratory network. Remain current in scientific and regulatory principles of food safety to ensure most relevant information and emerging issues are identified and incorporated into Kraft Heinz food safety programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience of relevant food safety or food product development experience required.
• Knowledge and implementation of HACCP and Food Safety practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Experience with microbiology laboratory techniques and rapid test methods.
• Awareness of quality systems/processes (ISO, Six Sigma etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, report writing, guiding/training).
• Work experience in team-oriented functions as well as individual contribution.
• Action oriented with good project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Food Microbiology is preferred.
• Prior HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and execution of key food safety design product attributes within the US and Canada Zones.
• Reviews product/process design with R&D to ensure food safety is assured in every phase of the product design and commercialization.
• Provides HACCP plan development and validation support to internal/external plants.
• Creates ingredient and/or finish product specifications, validated cooking instructions and Design Safety Analysis (DSA) assessments.
• Builds an awareness of regulatory requirements directly related to the product category supported so to advise category business partners.
• Works with various Business Units on food safety related design issues, collaborating with Quality and R&D personnel to address significant product changes.
• Provides scientific and technical food safety support to US and Canadian business partners to ensure product safety and quality by participating in evaluation of suppliers and external manufacturers.
• Identifies and communicates food safety risks to BU/Region, giving actionable advice on Food Safety status of products in scope.
• Conducts validation of designed HACCP preventive controls (Cooking, formulation, etc.) and assesses validity of data obtained by others.
• Works with Product Development/R&D to design in food safety/quality controls, Design Safety Assessments (DSA), cooking instruction validations, and provides general product risk evaluations to the Business Unit.
• Works Cross-functionally with Quality, Supplier food safety, and procurement to establish food safety specifications for ingredients and ensure compliance.
• Designs and completes challenge studies, shelf-life studies and validation studies to establish critical limits for critical processes.
• Partners with external institutions and business partners to update/maintain CCP models.
• Conducts validation studies to evaluate and approve microbiological test methods (rapid and cultural) for the Kraft Heinz Laboratory network.
• Remains current in scientific and regulatory principles of food safety to ensure most relevant information and emerging issues are identified and incorporated into Kraft Heinz food safety programs.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

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