senior product development scientist

Nom Nom

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 Nom Nom delivers delight to your dog&rsquo;s day. We&rsquo;re driven by a deep love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being, and are guided by a simple yet powerful philosophy: to provide pups with meals that mirror the devotion, attention, and care that they give us.
 
 
 Our variety of real good, feel good meals burst with vibrant ingredients and tasty textures. They&rsquo;re prepared, portioned, and packaged in our very own kitchens, and personalized all the way down to the calorie to meet the unique needs of every dog we serve. Board-certified veterinary nutritionists and world-class scientists have made sure of that, by ensuring maximum nutrition from all of our recipes while advancing dog health at large.
 
 
 Join us on our journey to push boundaries and innovate relentlessly, in order to create the most exciting dog food ever. You&rsquo;ll be part of a world where passion meets nutrition, and every tail wag is a testament to our dedication to dogs&mdash;and the people that love them.
 
 
 
 Product Development Scientist
 
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 R&amp;D
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Sr. Director, Product Development
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Product Development Scientist plays a critical role in bringing new pet food innovations from concept to commercialization. This role bridges R&amp;D and Operations, ensuring that new recipes, formats, and packaging updates are successfully scaled, validated, and launched to market.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a scientist with a strong foundation in food science or food engineering who thrives at the intersection of technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead product and process trials, coordinate with manufacturing partners, support product launches, and help ensure packaging changes are delivered smoothly. This is a hands-on role with room to grow into broader product development leadership over time.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Product Development &amp; Scale-up
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead benchtop, pilot plant, and production-scale trials for new products and reformulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Operations and manufacturing partners to validate manufacturability, yields, and product quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Document and communicate standard operating conditions and learnings from trials.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Launch &amp; Commercialization Support
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deliver R&amp;D outputs for product launches, including trial reports and technical readiness documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure seamless transition from development to commercialization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to continuous improvement of existing recipes through reformulation and process optimization.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Packaging Coordination
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as the R&amp;D contact for packaging changes, including artwork updates, optimization initiatives, and new pack formats.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure packaging meets brand, technical, and compliance requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Summarize and communicate packaging test results and recommendations.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Cross-functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with Nutrition and Product Development teams to align on formulation and product performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Pilot Plant staff to design and execute experiments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support testing functions with data capture and reporting.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 3&ndash;5 years of experience in product development, process validation, or commercialization within food manufacturing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience running production trials and/or working with manufacturing partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with packaging design, testing, or artwork coordination preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong project management and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 
 This is a unique opportunity to be at the center of innovation in fresh pet food. You&rsquo;ll gain experience across product development, scale-up, and packaging, while working in a collaborative environment that values science, creativity, and impact. For the right candidate, this role offers the chance to grow into broader product development leadership.
 
 
 Nom Nom embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Nom Nom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Product Development Scientist

Kraft Heinz

<div>
 
 
 Sr Scientist Product Development
 
 
 
 This is a Research and Development (R&amp;D) role leading Product Development initiatives under the Easy Ready Meals team within the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals platform. We&rsquo;re looking for a talented individual to lead product development initiatives working on beloved brands like Ore Ida, Devour and Bagel Bites. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, and brand maintenance.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Senior Scientist candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings.
 
 
 
 
 
 The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Components
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Project Management: Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity for the Easy Ready Meals Business Unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&amp;D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate research findings into meaningful business objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion an innovation approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Recipe for Success &ndash; apply now if this sounds like you!
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Master&rsquo;s is a Plus) &ndash; Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
 </li>
 <li>
 4+ years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with developing and commercializing frozen potato and/or frozen meals &amp; snacks products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge&middot; Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage through ambiguity
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 New Hire Base Salary Range:
 
 
 
 $89,800.00 &ndash; $112,200.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bonus:
 
 This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
 
 
 
 
 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&rsquo;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.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
 </li>
 <li>
 Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
 </li>
 <li>
 Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 
 
 
 Location(s)
 
 
 
 
 Glenview R&amp;D Center
 
</div>

Sr. Scientist, R&D – Product Development (Frozen Potato Snacks)

<div>
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Sr Scientist, R&amp;D Product Development - Dairy/Cheese
 
 
 
 Are you passionate about Food innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research &amp; Development as a Sr Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead product development projects across both our Cream Cheese category and Kraft Heinz Not Co Joint Venture. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Sr Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, enabling growth, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz. This technical leadership role will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our food solutions.
 
 
 The candidate should have experience leading and executing business initiatives across dairy platforms while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s on the menu?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The candidate will independently lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for commercialization of new and reformulated products and successful transition from development to production
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct lab tests, pilot plant and large-scale tests within manufacturing facilities to optimize formulation and/or process
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans leveraging strong project management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct appropriate testing and develop recommendations/contingency plans based on findings
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with cross-functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Write specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a R&amp;D point person for the manufacturing plant and assist plant operations with trouble shooting, design and/or product quality related issues. Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multiple categories as needed
 </li>
 <li>
 Interact with Operations, Center R&amp;D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive effective results
 </li>
 <li>
 Interface with all related technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor emerging trends and competitive activities in their categories of responsibility
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in scoping &ldquo;fuzzy&rdquo; front innovation ideas and participate/influence ideation sessions
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Master&rsquo;s is a Plus) &ndash; Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with cheese and dairy ingredients or products, formulations and manufacturing processes or dairy science education
 </li>
 <li>
 Agile mindset and knowledge of Agile commercialization practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and the ability to troubleshoot challenges
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 5+ years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work effectively in a team environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
 </li>
 <li>
 Executional excellence and personal leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience developing and executing work plans and driving for results in a variety of challenging and complex settings
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent verbal and written communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Executional excellence, personal leadership and customer focus
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to learn new products and processes quickly
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 New Hire Base Salary Range:
 
 
 
 $88,000.00 &ndash; $110,000.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bonus:
 
 This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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&rsquo;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.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
 </li>
 <li>
 Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
 </li>
 <li>
 Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Sr Scientist, R&D Product Development - (Dairy/Cheese)

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h2>Sr Scientist Product Development
This is a Research and Development (R&amp;D) role leading Product Development initiatives under the Easy Ready Meals team within the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals platform. We&rsquo;re looking for a talented individual to lead product development initiatives working on beloved brands like Ore Ida, Devour and Bagel Bites. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, and brand maintenance.
The Senior Scientist candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings.
The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
Key Components
<ul><li>Project Management: Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity for the Easy Ready Meals Business Unit.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
</li></ul><ul><li>Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&amp;D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
</li></ul><ul><li>Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions
</li></ul><ul><li>Translate research findings into meaningful business objectives
</li></ul><ul><li>Champion an innovation approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners
</li></ul><ul><li>Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments
</li></ul>Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Master&rsquo;s is a Plus) - Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
</li></ul><ul><li>4+ years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with developing and commercializing frozen potato and/or frozen meals &amp; snacks products.
</li></ul>&middot; Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge&middot; Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects preferred.
<ul><li>Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design.
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills
</li></ul><ul><li>Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects
</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively.
</li></ul><ul><li>Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage through ambiguity
</li></ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
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.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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&rsquo;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.
You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
<ul><li>Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Glenview R&amp;D Center 
 
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.</div>

Sr. Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Nutramax Laboratories

<div>
 
 
 Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Summary of the Position:
 
 
 The Formulation Scientist will provide new product development, product reformulation and process improvement support to a wide range of growth/quality/cost savings projects from ideation through commercialization under direction of the Formulations/Tech Transfer Director. Additionally, this position will work with operations, quality, business teams, and other functional partners; acting as product and process development/improvement support on cross-functional new product development and quality improvement/cost savings teams.
 
 
 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Capable of formulating moderately complex new products for soft chews, powders, tablets, capsules, pellets, and liquids.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform bench trials, physical evaluations, and collect data to support new product development.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cooperate with PD staff in preparation/execution of pilot batches and product scale up batches and gather data to support in-process parameters and finished product specifications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to direct product development technicians in data collection and processing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in developing new formulations for early-stage development and clinical batches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with new equipment/develop studies with equipment that could improve soft chew manufacturing process and/or formulation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and approve Master Batch Records, Change Control Requests for all scale up or production batches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow applicable cGMP processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compile and provide summaries of stability data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide Technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, monitor initial production batches for new and reformulated products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide training to manufacturing associates on new processes and process modifications/improvements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continue education by attending expos and conferences and applying knowledge gained
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Regular attendance is required
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Experience working with soft chew (or similar) dosage forms
 
 
 &middot; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
 
 
 &middot; Basic ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer solutions.
 
 
 
 
 Education and Experience
 
 
 
 
 &middot; BS/BA in chemistry, food science, life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
 
 
 &middot; Must have &gt;5 years of hands-on experience in product development of food, dietary supplements or related products, including dough, confectionery, or pet treats (animal feed/animal health a plus).
 
 
 &middot; Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements.
 
 
 &middot; Experience working as part of a cross functional team.
 
 
 &middot; Knowledge of animal feed regulations a plus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
 
 None
 
</div>

Formulation Scientist of Product Development

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h2>Sr Scientist Product Development
This is a Research and Development (R&amp;D) role focused on scoping and leading Productivity projects and generating cost savings ideas across Easy Ready Meals platform within the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals platform. We&rsquo;re looking for a talented individual to lead productivity initiatives working on beloved brands like OreIda, Devour Delimex, TGIF and Bagel Bites. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on productivity ,efficiency and brand maintenance across the entire frozen category.
The Senior Scientist candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings.
The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
Key Components
.Responsible for identifying, developing and commercializing new products to deliver cost savings.
<ul><li>The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business&rsquo; platform and Productivity objectives.
</li></ul><ul><li>Opportunities will exist to lead/coach junior developers on projects.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple assignments projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
</li></ul><ul><li>Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&amp;D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges. Knowledge of project management, basic finance and product costing
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
</li></ul><ul><li>Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments
</li></ul>Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Master&rsquo;s is a Plus) - Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 5+ years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
</li></ul><ul><li>Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with frozen foods preferred
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects preferred.
</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design.
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills
</li></ul><ul><li>Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects
</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively.
</li></ul><ul><li>Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage through ambiguity
</li></ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
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.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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&rsquo;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.
You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
<ul><li>Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Heinz Innovation Center 
 
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.</div>

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h2>Sr Scientist, R&amp;D Product Development:
Are you passionate about Food innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research &amp; Development as a Sr Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead product development projects across both our Cream Cheese category and Kraft Heinz Not Co Joint Venture. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance.
As a Sr Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, enabling growth, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz. This technical leadership role will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our food solutions.
The candidate should have experience leading and executing business initiatives across dairy platforms while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
What&rsquo;s on the menu?
<ul><li>The candidate will independently lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up
</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for commercialization of new and reformulated products and successful transition from development to production
</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct lab tests, pilot plant and large-scale tests within manufacturing facilities to optimize formulation and/or process
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans leveraging strong project management skills
</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct appropriate testing and develop recommendations/contingency plans based on findings
</li></ul><ul><li>Work with cross-functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
</li></ul><ul><li>Write specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products
</li></ul><ul><li>Act as a R&amp;D point person for the manufacturing plant and assist plant operations with trouble shooting, design and/or product quality related issues. Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multiple categories as needed
</li></ul><ul><li>Interact with Operations, Center R&amp;D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive effective results
</li></ul><ul><li>Interface with all related technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications
</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor emerging trends and competitive activities in their categories of responsibility
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in scoping &ldquo;fuzzy&rdquo; front innovation ideas and participate/influence ideation sessions
</li></ul><ul><li>Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
</li></ul>Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Master&rsquo;s is a Plus) &ndash; Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with cheese and dairy ingredients or products, formulations and manufacturing processes or dairy science education
</li></ul><ul><li>Agile mindset and knowledge of Agile commercialization practices
</li></ul><ul><li>Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
</li></ul><ul><li>Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and the ability to troubleshoot challenges
</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 5+ years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment
</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
</li></ul><ul><li>Executional excellence and personal leadership
</li></ul><ul><li>Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience developing and executing work plans and driving for results in a variety of challenging and complex settings
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication
</li></ul><ul><li>Executional excellence, personal leadership and customer focus
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to learn new products and processes quickly
</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers
</li></ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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&rsquo;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.
You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
<ul><li>Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Glenview R&amp;D Center 
 
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.</div>

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