Sr Sci, R&D - Product Dev

The Kraft Heinz Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull time88,000 - 110,000Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Influencing"]

Senior scientist leading R&D projects for product development in the Sauces & Condiments portfolio, driving testing, data analysis, and commercialization. Works cross-functionally to scope, design, and execute highly technical projects, mentors junior developers, and travels up to 30% as needed, with a focus on innovation and renovation.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
9 months ago

Sr Sci, R&D - Product Dev

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Job Summary

Senior scientist leading R&D projects for product development in the Sauces & Condiments portfolio, driving testing, data analysis, and commercialization. Works cross-functionally to scope, design, and execute highly technical projects, mentors junior developers, and travels up to 30% as needed, with a focus on innovation and renovation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
  • •Scope and/or drive highly technical and complex projects to meet platform and innovation objectives.
  • •Lead junior developers on projects where opportunities exist.
  • •Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, and technical support for initial factory production.
  • •Manage multiple assignments concurrently with minimal guidance and communicate results cross-functionally.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 88,000 - 110,000
Perks:Health Insurance401kAnnual BonusWellness StipendDentalVision

Key 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
  • •Experience with clean label and natural ingredients
Experience:5+ yearsFood manufacturingFood scienceCondimentsR&d
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingInfluencing
Tech Stack:Design of ExperimentsPrototype developmentShelf-life assessmentRecipe developmentFactory documentation

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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