Scientist , R&D

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day.

You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.

Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

The R&D Scientist I will be executing projects across the Thermal/Frozen Soup & Broth, Italian, and Everyday Pantry Essentials (Specialty, Pace, Beverage) portfolios including but not limited to, new processing technologies, new ingredients, business continuity, margin innovation thorough understanding of current shelf-stable processing technologies and procedures, and consumer testing and validation. The scope of the job encompasses the entire Product Development process from idea conception through plant commercialization.

The individual in this role will work with minimal supervision to execute these objectives and must possess an excellent knowledge base of technical principles, thermal processing, and experimentation with creative problem-solving skills. In addition to the cross-functional R&D teams, this position requires partnering with Marketing, CCID, Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations throughout the development and commercialization process.

In this role, you will report to the R&D Manager, M&B Product Development.

With minimal supervision, develop and manage technical timelines and activities for multiple product development projects. Work with Marketing, CCID, and Commercialization Planning to define key milestones and specific R&D activities and timing. Lead product development projects from concept to commercialization based on product design criteria and consumer insights. Work with Process R&D and Engineering to define ingredient handling & blending equipment requirements and set up production trials accordingly.

Lead trials in pilot plant and manufacturing locations, including co-packers, to assess feasibility and define finished product specifications that meet consumers' expectations. Establish and maintain shelf-life studies for assigned projects and lead competitive benchmarking and Mind the Gap studies. Proactively apply scientific knowledge and/ or technical skills to business issues/ opportunities. Incorporate consumer test results into formulation of prototypes. Develop prototypes which deliver against business objectives, including cost and nutritional targets.

Perform analysis, testing, and experiments to develop and/or improve products and processes. Identify and communicate potential product constraints or risks and problem solve for solutions. Lead the preparation of and…