Associate Scientist, R&D, Product Dev

Role Summary

We are hiring for multiple product development roles providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America R&D teams. These candidates will be implementing and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives across several top Kraft Heinz brands, including Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Lunchables, OM Bites, and more.

This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.

Key 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 Pilot Plant and Product Plant scale-up of formulas
• Create product formulations, conduct shelf-life studies, and document product specifications
• Develop and commercialize new products, renovating existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives
• Support and lead feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe development, technical approval, shelf-life assessments and technical support for initial factory production

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B.S. degree or M.S. in Food, Dairy, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing
• Previous dairy experience is preferred
• Good communication, critical thinking and investigation skills
• Self-starter with a passion to learn
• Handle multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to prioritize work
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry is preferred

Qualifications

• Technical background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations
• Ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently
• Ability to complete work with minimal guidance
• Collaborative mindset
• Creative solutions
• B.S. degree or M.S. in Food, Dairy, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
• Previous dairy experience is preferred
• Good communication, critical thinking and investigation skills
• Self-starter with a passion to learn
• Handle multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to prioritize work
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred