Sci- R&D - Product Dev - Tech Applications

General information
All posting locations Glenview, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function 10 - R&D
Date Published 30-Mar-2023
Ref # R-68473
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite Hybrid
Description & Requirements
This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading product development and scale up of new to the world concepts in our Glenview- IL Kraft Heinz Innovation Center. The successful candidate will execute independent projects which demonstate proof of concept- develope prototypes- conduct technology scale up trials- validate technology in model systems and applications- conduct consumer testing- and recommend actions plans to commercialize technologies. This includes basic understanding of the business need- commercialization- 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- intellectual curiosity- ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations- and project management skills. The candidate will have also cross-functional team interaction with the scientific community/ecosystem outside of Kraft Heinz- internal marketing- R&D- procurement- finance- operations- quality- regulatory and manufacturing. This position requires an individual to manage assignments/tasks with a moderate degree of autonomy. Intellectual curiosity- ability to deal with ambiguity- and collaboration are a must.
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE ROLE

• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas
• Proof of concept formulation and product development across multiple categories
• Design- support- and execute benchtop and pilot plant trials- then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams
• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy
• Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization- including Marketing- Operations- Quality- External Manufacturers- and Procurement
• Direct communication with suppliers and internal & external partners
• Identify and communicate high level implications of proof of concept results in relation to financial impact- scale up risks- and timeline

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in technical function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work)
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments- laboratory experimentation- scale up- and mathematical/data analysis skills
• Product development and commercialization experience
• Ability to build strong relationships and network
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture
• B.S. degree in Food Science- Chemistry- Biology- Engineering- or related fields
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients- process- and packaging
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time'
• Strong written and verbal communication- interpersonal- and project management skills

About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.