Sr Scientist, R&D – Product Development

Kraft Heinz • Warrendale, PA

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About The Position

This is a technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North American – Elevate Growth Team. The candidate will be identifying , scoping and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on innovation and renovation. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. This includes understanding the business need , designing, and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must .

Requirements

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function (which can include internship work)
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing
• Sauce and condiment experience preferred
• 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
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• Willingness to travel 30%

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and commercializing new products and renovating existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
• The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business’ platform and innovation objectives .
• Opportunities may exist to lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf-life assessment and technical support for initial factory production.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance.
• Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must .

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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