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.; offices are open workspaces 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.