We are looking for a Food Scientist specializing in functional ingredients to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska!

As a Food Scientist, reporting to the Research Fellow, you will contribute to food product development with the application of ingredient science and a deep understanding of functional ingredients (gums, starches, proteins, emulsifiers) and their applications. With your advanced knowledge of food science & technology, you will research, conduct experiments, gather data, develop preliminary findings and prepare written reports for the development of new products beginning at conception through successful commercialization. This will be accomplished by selecting the appropriate methods, tests and procedures for testing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization

• Design and conduct plant trials and new product startups

• Evaluate new Ingredient technology and processing for development of products.

• Apply functional ingredient knowledge to many applications for product development or cost savings.

• Create product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines

• Work with pilot plant equipment

• Learn and use online specification system

• Design and execute experiments and prepare results for review

• Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes

• Manages individual tasks and works

• Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing

Position Requirements:

• BS/MS in Food Science or related field. PhD preferred

• 3+ years of relevant work experience

• Wide application experience with understanding of ingredient functionality and interactions.

• Requires knowledge in food product design, formulation, food chemistry, ingredient functionality and interactions, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization

• Experience with food industry standards of quality and foods safety, and FDA regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Work in and around cramped/confined spaces

• Climb to various heights via stairs or ladders

• Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.

• Use tools, equipment, and machinery

• May travel up to 10% of time.

• Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens

We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

This position is usually in the office Monday - Thursday (with some remote flexibility those days). Fridays are typically remote.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!

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Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ​