Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Job Description Sr Scientist, R&D – Product Dev

Role: This technical leadership role provides direction for and execution of projects across the North American Business Continuity and Productivity Team. The candidate identifies, scopes, and drives technical projects focused on productivity, translating business needs into design, testing, data analysis, and commercialization. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently with minimal guidance.

The role requires a proven record of executing work plans, driving results, and applying technical and scientific principles to new situations.

• Responsible for elevation productivity ideation, scoping, and execution across the condiments and sauces portfolio.
• Scope and drive highly technical and complex projects to meet platform and productivity objectives.
• Opportunity to lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, and technical approval.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and complete work with minimal guidance.
• Exhibit a collaborative mindset and apply innovative solutions.

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years in a technical function (including internship work).
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing.
• Sauce and condiment experience preferred.
• Experience in productivity scoping and pipeline building a plus.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments.
• Willingness to travel 30 %.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 – $

Bonus: Eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits: Coverage for employees and eligible dependents through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, tailored to meet your and your family’s needs. Coverage and benefits in accordance with applicable plans and governing documents.

Wellbeing: Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for employees and their families.

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, and screenings/assessments.
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
• Financial – 401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.

Location(s): Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – 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  for assistance.