Food Scientist

Conagra Brands • Chicago, IL

1d • $63,000 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager Research and Development, you will develop snacks products from concept through commercialization while connecting U.S., Canadian, and global R&D teams. You will create and maintain formulas, guide product qualifications, and support scale‑up, plant trials, and international commercialization with a focus on technical accuracy, collaboration, and cross‑regional alignment. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Lead new and existing snacks development initiatives across Canada and Global Markets. Serve as the technical lead connecting U.S. and international R&D teams on shared projects. Formulate products to meet cost targets, nutritional profiles, ingredient statements, and sensory goals. Adapt and reformulate products to meet regional regulatory needs, ingredient availability, and consumer preferences. Build and maintain formulations and specifications using SAP, Oracle, and related systems. Develop plans to gather analytical data supporting nutritional labeling and certifications for multiple regions. Conduct bench work, pilot trials, plant tests, and global start‑ups with limited supervision. Act as a technical liaison, ensuring consistent communication across Canada and global regions. Support plants and business partners to drive efficient production and product quality. Partner with cross‑functional teams across processing, marketing, finance, packaging and brand design, procurement, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field. At least three years of experience in the food industry (not including graduate work or internships); snacks or baking experience preferred Experience in product design, formulation, ingredient functionality, process design, scale‑up, and commercialization. Plant exposure or experience. Self‑directed, forward‑thinking, and comfortable working with a remote manager. Skilled at managing multiple projects across platforms, regions, and time zones. Working knowledge of global regulations, quality standards, and food safety requirements. Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, and Oracle. Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across cultures and disciplines. Up to 25 percent travel, including domestic and international travel. Number of Days in Office: 4 #LI-Hybrid #LI-MH1 #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• At least three years of experience in the food industry (not including graduate work or internships); snacks or baking experience preferred
• Experience in product design, formulation, ingredient functionality, process design, scale‑up, and commercialization.
• Plant exposure or experience.
• Self‑directed, forward‑thinking, and comfortable working with a remote manager.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects across platforms, regions, and time zones.
• Working knowledge of global regulations, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, and Oracle.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across cultures and disciplines.
• Up to 25 percent travel, including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead new and existing snacks development initiatives across Canada and Global Markets.
• Serve as the technical lead connecting U.S. and international R&D teams on shared projects.
• Formulate products to meet cost targets, nutritional profiles, ingredient statements, and sensory goals.
• Adapt and reformulate products to meet regional regulatory needs, ingredient availability, and consumer preferences.
• Build and maintain formulations and specifications using SAP, Oracle, and related systems.
• Develop plans to gather analytical data supporting nutritional labeling and certifications for multiple regions.
• Conduct bench work, pilot trials, plant tests, and global start‑ups with limited supervision.
• Act as a technical liaison, ensuring consistent communication across Canada and global regions.
• Support plants and business partners to drive efficient production and product quality.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams across processing, marketing, finance, packaging and brand design, procurement, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.

Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level