R&D Product Development Scientist

Job DescriptionThis is a research-based product development role supporting Kraft Heinz's North America Away-From-Home (AFH) business. The scientist will execute technical development projects tied to innovation and renovation initiatives. The role requires strong formulation expertise, the ability to run experiments independently, and comfort managing multiple projects with limited structure.Must HaveBachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent3-4+ years real-world product development experience (not entry levelStrong benchtop formulation experience (most critical skill)Hands-on experience with:Bench experimentsPrototype developmentAnalytical measurementsAbility to manage multiple projects independently after directionStrong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skillsAbility to work onsite Monday-FridayWillingness to travel ~15% to factory locations (reimbursed)PlussesExperience with:Condiments & saucesSoupsMac & cheeseFoodservice / AFH product exposureSensory testing or shelf-life study experienceNutritional or analytical testing backgroundAdaptability across multiple product categoriesDay to DayConduct bench-top formulation and lab experimentsDevelop and test product prototypesExecute analytical and sensory testingSupport feasibility studies, costing, and commercializationCollaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, PM, Marketing, and SalesSupport factory trials, documentation, and initial production runsApply Design of Experiments (DOE) principlesMaintain high standards for lab documentation, safety, and data integrity

Created: 2026-05-08