Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Overview

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We are seeking a Scientist to lead product development projects across the Cream Cheese category within the Elevation Platform, working with brands like Philadelphia.

As a Scientist, you will drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity. This is a technical leadership role shaping the future of our food solutions.

• Support and lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up
• Commercialization of new and reformulated products and transition from development to production
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision using clear communication, prioritization, and multitasking
• Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multiple categories
• Interact with Operations, Center R&D, US BUs, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing
• Interface with technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications
• Execute technical timelines, communicate clearly, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans
• Assist in scoping front innovation ideas and participate in ideation sessions
• Design and conduct lab tests, pilot plant and large-scale tests to optimize formulation/process
• Write specifications for high-quality products

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields
• Minimum 3+ years of Product Development Experience in a CPG or equivalent (preferably dairy)
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing in food manufacturing
• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
• Executional excellence and personal leadership
• Self-motivated problem solver with drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (USA and Canada plants, co-manufacturers, suppliers)

New Hire Base Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus:
This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as per plan terms.

Benefits:
Health coverage for employees and dependents; plans tailored to meet needs. Details per plan documents.

Wellbeing:
Programs supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, and other factors.

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented ethnic minority groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation and gender identity, and other protected classes. Applicants needing accommodation may contact  for assistance.