Sr Scientist – Research & Development

Lead portions of the new product development process for KFC US innovations, from early concepting through benchtop prototyping, ingredient exploration, formulation refinement, and testing. Conduct product evaluations, sensory testing, and in-restaurant validations to assess consumer acceptance, operational feasibility, and performance. Partner with suppliers and analyze consumer, operational, and cost data to guide product decisions and recommendations. Represent the FIT team across innovation and commercialization efforts to drive projects toward scale-up.