Kraft Heinz · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist, R&D - Analytical Science
Glenview, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expKraft Heinz is a leading food company, and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join their research and development team. The role involves characterizing and measuring physical attributes of food products to drive innovation and quality, while providing technical leadership in food texture and stability analysis.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, and plant personnel, to identify and measure physical attributes related to food quality, functionality, and performance
Develop and execute project objectives and strategies in response to business initiatives, recommending action plans to implement key findings
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior scientists in food texture and stability analysis
Stay up to date on trends and innovations in food texture and stability analysis, applying this knowledge to drive new ideas and solutions
Actively engage with rheology industry consortium or academia research and take initiative to attend training to develop professional knowledge/skills
Design and execute laboratory experiments, analyzing data to inform product development and improvement with minimal supervision
Maintain and troubleshoot complex various analytical instrumentation, specifically rheology instrument
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, senior leaders and peers
Demonstrate strong team spirits and able to perform independently and in team setting
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in science, engineering and related fields
Must have built deep technical knowledge in fluid mechanics and transport phenomena during academic studies
Deep technical expertise in physical characterization of food systems, including rheology, thermal analysis, emulsion, and particle size technologies
Excellent laboratory experimentation and data analysis skills
Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Proven ability to build strong customer/client relationships
Ability to travel up to 0-20%
Preferred
Preferred qualifications encompass, but not limited to, chemical engineering, polymer science & engineering, emulsion/colloidal science & engineering, physics with 3-4 years of relevant industry experience or PhD with 1-2 years of relevant industry experience
Experience working with ISO 17025 standards is preferred
Benefits
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
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