Scientist, R&D, Product Development

Job Description

Scientist, R&D, Product Development  

Are you passionate about Food innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research & Development as a Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead product development projects across our Cream Cheese category within the Elevation Platform, working with renowned brands like Philadelphia. 

As a Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, enabling growth, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz.  This technical leadership role will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our food solutions. 

Opportunities Available: 

• Elevation- Philadelphia  

What’s on the menu? 

• Support and lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up 

• Responsible for commercialization of new and reformulated products and successful transition from development to production  

• Manage multiple projects at once with minimal supervisor guidance using clear communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills 

• Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multiple categories  

• Interact with Operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive effective results 

• Interface with all related technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications 

• Execute technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans leveraging strong project management skills 

• Assist in scoping “fuzzy” front innovation ideas and participate/influence ideation sessions 

• Design and conduct lab tests, pilot plant and large scale tests within manufacturing facilities to optimize formulation and/or process 

• Write specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products 

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you! 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a Plus) – Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields 

• Minimum 3+ years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment  

• Knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing 

• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality 

• Executional excellence and personal leadership 

• Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment 

• Excellent verbal and written communication 

• Executional excellen