Associate Food Scientist

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Principal Development Scientist, you will be an essential contributor to product development and innovation for our Foodservice team. You will help develop new products and improve existing offerings for Foodservice customers, bringing together food science knowledge, culinary curiosity, and consumer insights. Working from concept through commercialization, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact while building your technical and project leadership skills. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Partner with Foodservice customers to develop and commercialize new products from concept through launch. Support renovation and continuous improvement of existing products to meet business, regulatory, and customer needs. Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into product recommendations. Lead product trials, plant validations, and commercialization activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time while managing multiple priorities independently. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor of Science in Food Science or a related field. Internship, co-op, or professional experience in food product development, Foodservice, or a related area preferred. Knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, product development, and commercialization principles. Understanding of food safety, quality systems, and Food and Drug Administration regulations. Strong organization, communication, and project management skills. Passion for food, culinary innovation, and solving customer challenges. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with others. Travel up to 20% to manufacturing sites in the Conagra network as needed. Days in Omaha, Nebraska office: 4 Relocation assistance is provided for this role, if applicable. Physical Requirements More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. #LI-Onsite #LI-MH1 #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000 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.