Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Sr Scientist, R&D – Product Development

Technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across the North American – Business Continuity and Productivity Team. The candidate will identify, scope and drive technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Elevate productivity – ideation, scoping, and execution across condiments and sauces portfolio.
• Scope and drive highly technical and complex projects to support platform and productivity objectives.
• Lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervise factory trials, develop recipe and label, technical approval, shelf‑life assessment, and technical support for factory production.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with minimal guidance.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in a technical function (internship work acceptable).
• 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%.

Location:

Glenview R&D Center, Glenview, IL.

Compensation: $88,000.00 – $ base + performance‑based bonus.

Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Gender Identity and other protected classes. Application may require accommodation: contact .