Scientist, R&D - Product Development

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 Title
Scientist, R&D - Product Development (Hydration)

Job Purpose

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Product Development initiatives under the Hydration team within the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals platform. We're looking for a talented individual to lead product development initiatives working on beloved brands like Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, and Crystal Light.

Your role will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, and brand maintenance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• This role has responsibility for developing new product formulations, portfolio renovation and customer product solutions across various product lines.

• Work from ideation to commercialization, from benchtop samples to final production, and from raw material to finished product specification.

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

• Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal and external colleagues to optimize new product development processes.

• Utilize ingredient and process knowledge, experimental design, and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations.

• Champion an innovative approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners

• Collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team

• Develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.

• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• 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

• Experience with formulating powdered beverage and/ or juice beverages preferred

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients and process

• Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects

• 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

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time. Travel could include (but not limited to): to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered aNormal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open work spaces

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…