Scientist, Center of Excellence

The Kraft Heinz Company•Glenview, IL

2d•$68,900 - $86,100•Onsite

About The Position

This product development role provides direction for and executes projects across the North America Zone Taste Elevation business, with a focus on the Philadelphia Cream Cheese portfolio. The Scientist implements and drives technical projects that support business initiatives, applying scientific principles and prior learning to new situations. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to manage concurrent assignments with minimal guidance, and a collaborative, creative approach. The role involves developing and commercializing new products, renovating existing products, evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings. It works cross-functionally with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales to scope and implement projects that meet business objectives. The position also supports feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, recipe and factory documentation, technical approvals, shelf-life assessments, and technical support during initial factory production. The position is based at the Glenview R&D Center. Willingness to travel up to 30% is required.

Requirements

B.S. or M.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 multiple assignments or tasks concurrently and prioritize work.
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 lab.
Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
Lead formula scale-up in the Pilot Plant and Product Plant.
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 that meet 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.