Scientist I, R&D - M&B - Meals & Beverages, Tech Transfer

The Campbell's Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

On-site day care

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is seeking an R&D Scientist I to execute projects across Soup & Broth portfolios, exploring new processing tech, ingredients, and consumer testing.

You will partner with Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, Packaging, Engineering and Operations to move products from development to manufacturing, while focusing on margin, nutrition, and scale-up feasibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field.
• 2 years of food product development experience desired; internships counted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technical timelines for multiple product development projects.
• Provide technical guidance to R&D PD teams for product design and manufacturing.
• Lead trials in pilot plant and co-packers to define finished product specs.
• Incorporate consumer test results into prototypes and cost targets.
• Communicate project risks and mitigation strategies to cross-functional partners.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Lab practices

Scale-up/manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The R&D Scientist I will be executing projects across the Thermal/Frozen Soup & Broth, Italian, and Everyday Pantry Essentials (Specialty, Pace, Beverage) portfolios including but not limited to, new processing technologies, new ingredients, business continuity, margin innovation thorough understanding of current shelf-stable processing technologies and procedures, and consumer testing and validation. The scope of the job encompasses the entire Product Development process with emphasis on back end commercialization handing off to manufacturing plant as well as margin and process improvements.

The individual in this role will work with minimal supervision to execute these objectives and must possess an excellent knowledge base of technical principles, thermal processing, and experimentation with creative problem-solving skills. In addition to the cross-functional R&D teams, this position requires partnering with Marketing, CCID, Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations throughout the development and commercialization process.

What you will do...

• With minimal supervision, develop and manage technical timelines and activities for multiple product development projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to R&D PD Category Leads / Team members, as it relates to product design and implementation into manufacturing.
  • Continuous improvement mindset to challenge ingredients usage, formula designs, processing and packaging interactions leveraging design to value principles
  • Develop into strong technical leader, with ability to communicate project risks and mitigations to a diverse range of cross-functional partners.
  • Work with Process R&D and Engineering to define ingredient handling & blending equipment requirements and set up production trials accordingly.
  • Lead trials in pilot plant and manufacturing locations, including co-packers, to assess feasibility and define finished product specifications that meet consumers' expectations.
  • Proactively apply scientific knowledge and/ or technical skills to business issues/ opportunities.
  • Incorporate consumer test results into formulation of prototypes. Develop prototypes which deliver against business objectives, including cost and nutritional targets.
  • Perform analysis, testing, and experiments to develop and/or improve products and processes. Identify and communicate potential product constraints or risks and problem solve for solutions. Lead the preparation of and provide sound technical guidance, proposals, and recommendations.
  • Demonstrate innovative mindset, command of innovation process, thought leadership, business strategy & creative problem solving. Lead awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient, product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives.

Who you will work with...

In this role, you will report to the Principal Scientist, M&B Tech Transfer. You will work with R&D and cross-functional commercialization partners.

What you bring to the table... (must have)

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field.
• 2 years of food product development experience desired;
  • Relevant internships, Co-Op programs, and/or Contractor roles will be counted toward experience requirements.

It would be great if you have... (nice to have

• Experience in developing and commercializing shelf-stable products/processes in manufacturing environment

• Project management & prioritization of projects, balancing multiple project initiatives simultaneously and being flexible to changing directions.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions.
• Ability to synthesize data, interpret, and provide recommendations.
• Work effectively in team environment; communicate and influence effectively both verbally and in writing with cross-functional teams and R&D management.
• Highly capable with lab practices, running & improving test methods, material preparation, and batch assessment.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Basic understanding of consumer testing methodologies.
• Computer skills including basic fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient technical R&D expertise with strong understanding of scale up/manufacturing

• Knowledge of financials and business acumen (P&L’s, ingredient costing)
• Ability to translate food design from consumer learning (sensory testing, insights, focus groups, etc.)
• Strong Communication skills to partner with many cross-functional partners.

Compensation and Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $75,800-$104,200. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.