Associate Scientist, R&D – Product Development (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Glenview, Illinois, United States — Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center. The role requires up to 30% travel based on business needs.

New hire base salary: $68,900–$86,100 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures consumer food products across meals, desserts, sauces, condiments, dressings, and meats.

What you will do

• Support and lead the commercialization of new and reformulated products and their transition from development to production.
• Design and execute product testing, including benchtop, pilot plant, and plant trials.
• Create and update formulas, processing procedures, and finished-product specifications.
• Conduct risk and feasibility assessments and analyze data to document conclusions.
• Coordinate product tastings and sensory evaluations with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing, technical experts, and category scientists.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Educational research and hands-on knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and food-manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and the relationships between ingredients, processing, and packaging.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, research projects, and timelines concurrently.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% based on business needs.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, cross-functional R&D environment supporting multiple food-product teams.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, flexible work arrangements, and training opportunities.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Wellbeing, employee assistance, family support, recognition, and learning programs.