Associate Scientist, R&D Product Development

The Kraft Heinz Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 68,900 - 86,100 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Critical thinking","Communication","Teamwork","Attention to detail","Self-starter"]

Serve as an R&D technical resource for desserts-focused innovation at the Glenview R&D Center. Design and execute product testing, analyze results, and document conclusions to support product commercialization. Lead reformulation or new product commercialization, perform risk and feasibility assessments, create and edit formulas and processing specs, and run benchtop, pilot-plant, and plant trials including shelf-life evaluations. Collaborate cross-functionally for tastings and sensory evaluations while managing multiple projects and timelines.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Associate Scientist, R&D Product Development

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Job Summary

Serve as an R&D technical resource for desserts-focused innovation at the Glenview R&D Center. Design and execute product testing, analyze results, and document conclusions to support product commercialization. Lead reformulation or new product commercialization, perform risk and feasibility assessments, create and edit formulas and processing specs, and run benchtop, pilot-plant, and plant trials including shelf-life evaluations. Collaborate cross-functionally for tastings and sensory evaluations while managing multiple projects and timelines.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support and lead commercialization of reformulated and new dessert products and successful transition from development to production.
  • •Interact with Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing to drive results.
  • •Conduct risk and feasibility assessments on projects.
  • •Create and edit formulas, processing procedures, and finished product specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products.
  • •Execute benchtop, pilot-plant, and plant trials, including shelf-life assessments, and coordinate tastings and sensory evaluations.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 68,900 - 86,100 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLifeDisabilityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •BS/MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • •Hands-on knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and food manufacturing processing.
  • •Understanding of ingredient functionality and how ingredients interact across process and packaging.
  • •Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • •Self-motivated self-starter with attention to detail and a passion to learn.
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences (or related field)
Skills:Problem-solvingCritical thinkingCommunicationTeamworkAttention to detailSelf-starter

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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