We are looking for a Food Scientist to join our R&D group in Omaha, Nebraska!In your role as a Food Scientist for our Restaurant and Lifestyle Brands, reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will focus on innovation and margin expansion projects for frozen foods, collaborating with brands like Chef Boyardee and Bertolli, among others. You will develop new food products that align with consumer preferences and reformulate current products to enhance quality and/or profitability, overseeing the process from initial concept to successful commercialization.Located along the Missouri River, our Omaha office is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. Conagra's R&D facilities in Omaha are state of the art, including a large super lab, open benchtop space for prototype development, a top-of-the-line culinary kitchen, and pilot plant capabilities.What you'll do in this role:
Develop new products from the concept phase to successful commercialization.
Lead product evaluations, design and execute plant trials, and initiate new product start-ups using pilot plant equipment.
Establish product development schedules to meet project deadlines.
Choose suitable methods, tests, and procedures for testing.
Formulate project timelines, draft technical proposals, and provide reports and recommendations.
Acquire proficiency in and utilize the online specification system.
Design and conduct experiments, then compile results for evaluation.
Ideate and create new product prototypes.
What you'll need to be successful:
Bachelors 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.
Influence and collaborate with others to accomplish research goals.
Microsoft Office proficiency and recipe managements systems.
Physical Requirements:
Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens.
Use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
May travel up to 30% of time independently and as a responsible Conagra representative.
We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.This role is typically in the office Mon - Thursdays with some flexibility. Fridays are usually remote.Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%) !#LI-MH1#LI-ASSOCIATE#LI-ONSITEOur 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: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 www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=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.
