Senior Scientist, R&D - Product Development

Location: Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States, at the Heinz Innovation Center. The role requires 30% travel.

New hire base salary: $89,800–$112,200 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures food products, including sauces and condiments.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership across projects for the North American Elevate Growth Team.
• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
• Scope and drive complex technical projects supporting innovation and platform objectives.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, and shelf-life assessments.
• Supervise factory trials and prepare recipes, labels, and factory documentation.
• Provide technical approval and support for initial factory production while collaborating cross-functionally.

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 manufacturing processes, and ingredient functionality.
• Experience with the interrelationship of ingredients, processing, and packaging.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal guidance.

Nice to have

• Experience with sauces and condiments.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional environment emphasizing collaboration and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence, and flexible work arrangements.
• Training, learning opportunities, wellbeing programs, and family support programs.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.