Scientist, R&D - Product Development
About The Position
This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Productivity Pipeline product development initiatives across all businesses within theâ¯Kraft Heinz North America.⯠The candidate will be developing and executing work plans and driving for results to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution.⯠This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences.⯠Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment.⯠The candidate must also have a strong technical background and ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations.⯠This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and with a moderate degree of autonomy.⯠Collaboration, growth-oriented mindset, and flexibility are a must.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Packaging Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work)
- Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
- Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
- Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Product development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with are desired but not a prerequisite
Responsibilities
- Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement
- Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas
- Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines
- Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
- Design, support, and execute plant trials, then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams
- Formula/product commercialization working closely with teams at production plants
- Direct communication with suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy
- Create and update multi-component product specifications with attention to detail
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.
- Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
