R&D Product Development Scientist

The Kraft Heinz Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental & Vision care

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs

401k

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview, IL is seeking an R&D professional to support technical projects for new product development, portfolio renovation, and quality improvement. You will design and execute product testing, analyze data, document conclusions, and assist in product commercialization within a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities include leading commercialization efforts, coordinating with Operations, Marketing and Quality, and conducting benchtop to plant trials.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Educational research & hands-on knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging.
• Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and a passion to learn.
• Self-motivated to drive projects forward.
• Willingness to travel 30% pending business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support commercialization of new and reformulated products and transition from development to production.
• Interact with Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive results.
• Conduct risk and feasibility assessments on all projects.
• Create and edit formulas, processing procedures and finished product specifications that deliver high quality products.
• Interface with technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications.
• Execute benchtop, pilot plant and plant trials to support project goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teammates to organize product tastings and sensory evaluations.
• Manage multiple assignments/concurrent research with supervisor guidance and ability to prioritize.
• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products, exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Self-motivated

Travel willingness

Education

BS/MS in Food/Chemical/Life Sciences

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview, IL is seeking an R&D professional to support technical projects for new product development, portfolio renovation, and quality improvement. You will design and execute product testing, analyze data, document conclusions, and assist in product commercialization within a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities include leading commercialization efforts, coordinating with Operations, Marketing and Quality, and conducting benchtop to plant trials.