Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Kraft Heinz; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 89,800 - 112,200; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a technical leader to guide and execute projects across the North American Elevate Growth Team at the Glenview R&D Center. You will scope, drive, and commercialize innovative sauces and condiments while collaborating with cross-functional partners and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a technical role, strong food chemistry knowledge, and experience with design of experiments. Travel up to 30% is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function.
• Solid understanding of food chemistry and analytical testing.
• 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%.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from scoping to execution.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, and factory trials.
• Develop recipe and factory documentation, labeling, and technical approvals.
• Apply scientific principles to new situations and drive for results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize products.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

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 5 years in a Technical Function (which can include internship work)
• 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%

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.

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 Details

• 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.