Sr Scientist, R&D - Next Gen Ingredients
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Job Location:
Glenview, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 88000 - 110000
Posted on:
14-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Senior Scientist Next Gen Ingredients
The individual will support the Next Generation Ingredients Team working from the Glenview IL R&D facility. This position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to lead innovative and disruptive ingredient research while creating competitive advantage across the global Kraft Heinz portfolio.
The candidate will identify and lead ingredient technology development initiatives. The candidate should be able to identify future technology prioritize research pathways demonstrate proof of concept develop prototypes conduct technology scale-up trials validate technologies in model systems and applications conduct consumer testing and commercialize technologies. This includes understanding of business needs designing and executing tests analyzing data drawing conclusions documenting and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role.
The candidate must also have a proven strong technical background leadership ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations and project management skills. Technical background should include general food science as well as ingredient knowledge functionality and interactions. Experience with sweeteners flavor taste aroma and color ingredient science and applications is preferred. The candidate should also have demonstrated cross-functional team leadership within their own organization and within the scientific community. They will need to interact and build research collaboration programs within external ecosystems while progressing research pathways internally.
Responsibilities:
The individual will identify scope design and develop technology research to support different KHC product categories renovations and innovations initiatives assessing business case and risk.
Design and execute experimental plans and apply learnings to drive product renovation and /or innovation.
Be able to embrace all aspects of ingredient technology development including the fuzzy front end ideation design development and commercialization.
The candidate will need to also understand fundamentally other product technologies associated with applications.
Conduct bench top pilot plant and plant trials to explore optimize formulation and processes.
Work cross-functionally with other team members to progress research projects.
Responsible for technology scouting and discovery.
Build /have external connection to research partners such as universities research institutes consultants.
Technical Requirements:
B.S. degree in Food Science Chemistry Biology Engineering or related fields with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or M.S. in the above fields with 5 years of relevant experience or PhD in above fields with 2 years of relevant experience
Strong food science background in ingredient functionality and interactions.
Experience with sweeteners flavor taste aroma and color ingredient science and applications is preferred.
Demonstrated record of conducting research development projects and leading research programs individually and in collaboration with other teams
Demonstrated executional excellence in technology discovery scale up and commercialization experiences
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complexity and demonstrated success of individually developed research programs
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity
Demonstrated track record of creative out of the box thinking with ability to define and prioritize research pathways that will ensure success
Possess excellent industry external ecosystem and relationships ability to manage multiple industry collaborations
Possess technical /intellectual curiosity. Insulate technology to create KHC competitive advantage.
Ability to manage projects with a high degree of autonomy
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships and network
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
EEO Policy:
Kraft Heinz is an EO employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88000.00 - $110000.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Glenview R&D CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more
