Scientist, R&D - Product Dev

Scientist, R&D – Product Development 

Job Purpose 

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading product development initiatives under the Snacking team within the Meat, Cheese, Coffee, and Snacking (MCCS) platform.  We are looking for a talented individual to drive product R&D workstreams within beloved brands like Lunchables, P3, and OM Bites.  This role will involve executing technical projects focused on innovation to impact short-term and long-term strategic initiatives.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

• This role has the responsibility of leading supply resiliency, renovation, quality improvement and maintenance projects within the Snacking category. 

• This role has responsibility for developing new product formulations, portfolio renovation, and customer product solutions across various product lines. 

• Work from ideation to commercialization, from benchtop samples to final production, and from raw material to finished product specifications. 

• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments. 

• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines. 

• Utilize ingredients and process knowledge, experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations. 

• Collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team. 

• Develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities. 

Expected Experience & Required Skills 

• BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field 

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of relevant experience with Master’s or no relevant experience with PhD  

• Product development and commercialization experience 

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients and process 

• Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills 

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture 

• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work 

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time. Travel could include (but not limited to): to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers. 

Work Environment & Schedule 

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offi