• Food Scientist

    Conagra Brands (Omaha, NE)


    We are looking for a **Food Scientist** to join our R&D team on our Restaurant Brands group in Omaha, Nebraska.

     

    As the **Food Scientist,** reporting to our Culinary Manager, you will research, conduct experiments, gather data, develop preliminary findings and prepare written reports to develop new products beginning at conception through successful commercialization. You will formulate new products to meet customer preferences and reformulate existing products to improve quality and margins.

    What you'll do in this role:

    + Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization

    + Design and conduct plant trials and new product startups

    + Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes

    + Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing

    + Create product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines

    + Select appropriate methods, tests and procedures for testing

    + Develop project timelines, create technical proposals and report and make recommendations

    + Work with pilot plant equipment

    + Learn and utilize on-line specification system

    + Design and execute experiments and prepare results for review

    What you'll need to be successful:

    + Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Science, Chemistry or related field.

    + 3+ years of relevant work experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization

    + Experience with food industry standards of quality and foods safety, and FDA regulations.

    + Ability to explain complex technical information in a clear, understandable way to influence decisions and drive collaboration across teams.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office software

    Physical Requirements:

    + Work in and around cramped/confined spaces

    + Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders

    + Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended work days to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.

    + Use of tools, equipment, and machinery

    + Driving a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed

    + May travel up to 30% of time

    + Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens

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    Compensation:

    Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

     

    _The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees._

    Our Benefits:

    We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

    + Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

    + Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

    + Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

    + Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

    Our Company:

    At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

     

    Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

     

    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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.