Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Kraft Heinz; Center (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Glenview (Heinz Innovation Center) seeks a technical leader to direct and execute projects for the North American Elevate Growth Team. You will identify, scope, and drive highly technical initiatives to meet innovation and renovation goals, translating business needs into tests, data analyses and product commercialization.

Requirements include a BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering, 4+ years’ relevant experience, strong communication and leadership skills, experience in

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience; 2 years if PhD.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing.
• Sauce and condiment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality and interactions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing sauces & condiments.
• Scope and drive highly technical projects to meet platform and innovation goals.
• Potentially lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, and factory trials.
• Develop recipes and labels, perform shelf-life assessments, and provide technical support for initial production.
• Apply scientific principles to new situations and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Food chemistry

Testing & QA

Design of Experiments

Team coaching

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Role

This is a technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North American – Elevate Growth Team. The candidate will be identifying, scoping and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on innovation and renovation. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. This includes understanding the business need, designing, and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able 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 innovative solutions are a must.

Key Components

• Responsible for developing and commercializing new products and renovating existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
• The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business’ platform and innovation objectives.
• Opportunities may exist to lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf-life assessment and technical support for initial factory production.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance.
• Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s or 3 years with Master’s or 2 years with PhD
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing
• Sauce and condiment experience preferred
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• Willingness to travel 30%

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

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. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.