Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development (Food Science)

Location: Glenview, IL, United States; Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center

Salary: $89,800–$112,200 annual base salary, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

Food manufacturing organization developing and commercializing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for innovation and renovation projects across the North American Elevate Growth Team.
• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing sauces and condiments.
• Scope and drive complex technical projects aligned with platform and innovation objectives.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, shelf-life assessments, and technical approvals.
• Supervise factory trials and support initial factory production.
• Develop recipes, labels, factory documentation, and technical recommendations while managing multiple assignments.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 2 years with a PhD.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, food processing, ingredient functionality, and packaging.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments and experience with technical problem-solving and project management.
• Ability to communicate, influence, lead, coach, and motivate others in a cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel 30%.

Nice to have

• Experience with sauces and condiments.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional working environment with opportunities to lead junior developers.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence programs, flexible work arrangements, and training.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Wellbeing, employee assistance, family support, learning, and recognition programs.