Senior Food Scientist
Conagra Brands
We are looking for a Senior Food Scientist to join our R&D team in Chicago, Illinois.
As a Senior Food Scientist, you are an essential contributor to product development and innovation for our licensed baking and sweet treats team. Reporting to the Manager, Research & Development, you will bring a food forward and culinary focused mindset to improve or bring new products to the table. With a curiosity for consumer demand and food trends, you will work in our Center for Food Design located in Downtown Chicago to create innovations that are an asset to Conagra's baking and sweet treats portfolio.
What You'll Do:
Develop and commercialize new baking and sweet treat products from concept to launch, including collaboration with exciting third-party licensing partners to bring innovative ideas to market.
Conduct plant trials, product testing, and support new product startups.
Create and evaluate prototypes based on consumer trends and demand.
Design and execute experiments; analyze and present results.
Operate pilot plant equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelors in Food Science or related degree
5+ years experience in leading food product design, formulation, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization
Experience with ingredient functionality and leading cost savings projects
Passionate about food science and culinary creativity, with curiosity for consumer trends and innovation in the baking and sweet treats space—combining technical expertise with a love for cooking and flavor development.
Knowledge of FDA regulations and food industry standards for quality and safety, including experience with government requirements for food processing.
Physical Requirements:
Climb with stairs or ladders
Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions and exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens
Use tools, equipment, and machinery
May travel up to 30%
Conagra offers relocation assistance for this role. Preference will be given to local candidates.
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Compensation:
Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company:
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.