Food Scientist Associate

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Conagra Brands Full time
Product Development Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to join our R&D team in Chicago, Illinois. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing new products from concept to commercialization, conducting plant trials, and performing experiments to prepare results for analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop new products from concept to commercialization
  • Conduct plant trials and new product startups
  • Perform experiments and prepare results for analysis
  • Develop new product prototypes
  • Support the team with product cutting, plant trials, and testing

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field required
  • 1 year relevant work experience inclusive of internships or co-ops
  • Requires knowledge in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization
  • Bakery experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Work in and around cramped/confined spaces
  • Climbing via stairs or ladders
  • Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions
  • Exposure to food tasting and smells, including all food allergens
  • Use of tools, equipment, and machinery
  • Travel may be up to 30% as needed

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off, and 11 paid holidays
  • 401k plan with 100% match up to 6% of pay and 3% non-elective contribution

About Conagra Brands:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized, and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit https://www.conagrabrands.com/.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.



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