Scientist, R&D - Product Dev

Investigate relationships or solve technical problems, as a scientific professional specializing in research, possibly for a specific application or within a specific branch of science. Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria.Job Description

Job Description

As a R&D Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of product lines, enabling growth and ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz.

Your role will involve prioritizing and executing technical projects that contribute to the ongoing projects and Innovation Pipeline for the business. From crafting and performing tests to analyzing data, presenting results cross-functionally, and commercializing pipeline opportunities.

Key Components of the role:

• Work with cross functional teams to lead and support component snacking projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Procurement

• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas

• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines

• Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives

• Design and execute plant trials, then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams

• Formula/product commercialization working closely with teams at production plants

• Direct communication with suppliers and manufacturing partners

• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy

• Create and update multi-component product specifications with attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering or a related scientific field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience,
  OR Master's degree with minimum one (1) year of related experience

• Product development and commercialization experience

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging

• Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture

• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others

• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time including driving to production facilities for up to 3 hours

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' strategy and values.

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

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'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'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:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, 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 - 401k, 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.