Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Product Development initiatives under the Hydration team within the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals platform. We’re looking for a talented individual to lead product development initiatives working on beloved brands like Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, and Crystal Light. Your role will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, and brand maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering or a related scientific field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• Experience with formulating powdered beverage and/ or juice beverages preferred.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients and process.
• Highly motivated and able to multi- task varying degrees of complex projects.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time. Travel could include (but not limited to) : to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Developing new product formulations, portfolio renovation and customer product solutions across various product lines.
• Work from ideation to commercialization, from benchtop samples to final production, and from raw material to finished product specification.
• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal and external colleagues to optimize new product development processes.
• Utilize ingredient and process knowledge, experimental design, and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations.
• Champion an innovative approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners.
• Collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team.
• Develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments.

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