Principal Scientist, R&D – Analytical Science

The Kraft Heinz Company
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Project management","Team collaboration","Data visualization"]

Lead the design of experiments and analytical studies in the Analytical Sciences group within Food Engineering to drive product quality, shelf-life testing, and data-driven insights. Partner with R&D, Product Development, Quality, and Operations, serve as SME for analytical data processing and modeling, and apply advanced data tools (e.g., statistical methods, AI) to support field-to-shelf decisions at Kraft Heinz.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
6 months ago

Principal Scientist, R&D – Analytical Science

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Job Summary

Lead the design of experiments and analytical studies in the Analytical Sciences group within Food Engineering to drive product quality, shelf-life testing, and data-driven insights. Partner with R&D, Product Development, Quality, and Operations, serve as SME for analytical data processing and modeling, and apply advanced data tools (e.g., statistical methods, AI) to support field-to-shelf decisions at Kraft Heinz.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, plan, and execute experiments to understand complex food systems and quantify quality/shelf-life changes.
  • •Apply statistical models and data analysis (e.g., PCA, PLS, regression trees) to interpret kinetic data and optimize processes.
  • •Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product Development, Quality, and Operations to translate data into actionable insights.
  • •Provide consultation and technical oversight for data processing, visualization, and modeling across projects.
  • •Lead or supervise technical professionals in assigned areas and manage own project responsibilities.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceVisionDental

Key Requirements

  • •Design of experiments for complex food systems using Full Factorial, Fractional Factorial and Response Surface Methodologies.
Experience:Food & beverageFood science
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingProject managementTeam collaborationData visualization
Languages:English
Tech Stack:GC-MSLC-MSMinitabSASRPythonMATLABTableauPCAPLSRegression tree

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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