R&D Product Development
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Job Location:
Glenview, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
R&D Product Development - Glenview (onsite) - LONG TERM
**Markup of 36% is in effect **
Job Title: R&D Product Development
Job Type:(Accounting/Finance Admin/Clerical Business Professional Creative Healthcare Light Industrial Scientific Technical) Scientific
Number of openings requested: 1
Title Type:(Plant Non-Plant Professional) Professional
Work Location:(Remote City & State or both for Hybrid) Glenview
Requisition Owner Name:
Project Manager Name on Capital Project (NA if this is not a Capital Project): NA
Hiring Managers Email Address:
Cost Center #: C
WBS Element:(If not applicable list Cost Center) C
WBS Element/Project Funding Total $$ (If not applicable list N/A) NA
Hours Per Day / Hours Per Week: (Project Based Work) NA
Company Code: U025
Product Category / GL Account: /
Finance/ZBB Approver/Controllership (who is providing authorization for contingent request): Patrick Shaw
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Method (email TEAMS ping other): Meeting (Verbal)
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Date: March 62026
Supplier/Vendor:(if you don t have a specific supplier in mind list all ) All
Job Description:(please attach) Provided
Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
Pay Rate: BR
BR: BR
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: One year
Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment):
(yes or no) Yes
Interview Process:(individual or panel one or multiple) Sandra Friedheim (one Interview)
Interview Type:(video call in-person) Video Conference
1. Must Haves
Bachelor s degree in Food Science Dairy Science Meat Science Chemical Engineering or related/equivalent field (from job description)
Minimum 3 4 years of real world product development experience (not entry level)
Strong benchtop formulation capability identified as the most critical skill for the first 90 days
Hands on experience running bench experiments prototype work analytical measurements and related lab techniques
Ability to manage multiple projects with semi structured oversight (receives direction then executes independently with ongoing oversight)
Strong attention to detail problem solving communication and critical thinking skills
Ability and willingness to be onsite Monday Friday (full availability expected)
Ability to travel 15% to factory locations; travel is reimbursed
2. Nice to Haves
Internships or full time experience specifically in product development
Experience with:
o Condiments & sauces
o Soups
o Mac & cheese
Exposure to foodservice / away from home (AFH) product categories
Demonstrated adaptability and versatility across product types or R&D environments
Experience with sensory testing shelf life studies or analytical/nutritional testing
R&D- Product Development
Role Summary
This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone AFH. The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.
Key Components
- Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.
- Test new products for flavor texture color nutritional content shelf-life and adherence to government and industry standards.
- Support development and commercialization of new / improved products existing products reviewing and evaluating ingredients and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
- Work collaboratively with Packaging Quality Operations Project Management Marketing Sales to drive scope implement projects to meet the business objectives.
- Includes activities such as feasibility assessments prototype development costing supervision of factory trials development of recipe and factory documentation recipe and label development technical approval shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.
Qualifications:
- Good communication attention to detail critical thinking and investigation skills.
- Self-starter with a passion to learn a must.
- Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
- Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
- B.S. degree in Food Dairy Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred.
**Markup of 36% is in effect **
Job Title: R&D Product Development
Job Type:(Accounting/Finance Admin/Clerical Business Professional Creative Healthcare Light Industrial Scientific Technical) Scientific
Number of openings requested: 1
Title Type:(Plant Non-Plant Professional) Professional
Work Location:(Remote City & State or both for Hybrid) Glenview
Requisition Owner Name:
Project Manager Name on Capital Project (NA if this is not a Capital Project): NA
Hiring Managers Email Address:
Cost Center #: C
WBS Element:(If not applicable list Cost Center) C
WBS Element/Project Funding Total $$ (If not applicable list N/A) NA
Hours Per Day / Hours Per Week: (Project Based Work) NA
Company Code: U025
Product Category / GL Account: /
Finance/ZBB Approver/Controllership (who is providing authorization for contingent request): Patrick Shaw
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Method (email TEAMS ping other): Meeting (Verbal)
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Date: March 62026
Supplier/Vendor:(if you don t have a specific supplier in mind list all ) All
Job Description:(please attach) Provided
Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
Pay Rate: BR
BR: BR
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: One year
Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment):
(yes or no) Yes
Interview Process:(individual or panel one or multiple) Sandra Friedheim (one Interview)
Interview Type:(video call in-person) Video Conference
1. Must Haves
Bachelor s degree in Food Science Dairy Science Meat Science Chemical Engineering or related/equivalent field (from job description)
Minimum 3 4 years of real world product development experience (not entry level)
Strong benchtop formulation capability identified as the most critical skill for the first 90 days
Hands on experience running bench experiments prototype work analytical measurements and related lab techniques
Ability to manage multiple projects with semi structured oversight (receives direction then executes independently with ongoing oversight)
Strong attention to detail problem solving communication and critical thinking skills
Ability and willingness to be onsite Monday Friday (full availability expected)
Ability to travel 15% to factory locations; travel is reimbursed
2. Nice to Haves
Internships or full time experience specifically in product development
Experience with:
o Condiments & sauces
o Soups
o Mac & cheese
Exposure to foodservice / away from home (AFH) product categories
Demonstrated adaptability and versatility across product types or R&D environments
Experience with sensory testing shelf life studies or analytical/nutritional testing
R&D- Product Development
Role Summary
This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone AFH. The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.
Key Components
- Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.
- Test new products for flavor texture color nutritional content shelf-life and adherence to government and industry standards.
- Support development and commercialization of new / improved products existing products reviewing and evaluating ingredients and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
- Work collaboratively with Packaging Quality Operations Project Management Marketing Sales to drive scope implement projects to meet the business objectives.
- Includes activities such as feasibility assessments prototype development costing supervision of factory trials development of recipe and factory documentation recipe and label development technical approval shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.
Qualifications:
- Good communication attention to detail critical thinking and investigation skills.
- Self-starter with a passion to learn a must.
- Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
- Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
- B.S. degree in Food Dairy Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred.
Additional Details
- PO Number : ************* Type : Contract Only
