R&D Jobs at Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Scientist, R&D – Product Development to join its Glenview, Illinois, R&D Center in a hybrid work model. This product development role focuses on margin enhancement and productivity initiatives across Kraft Heinz North America. The candidates getting hired for the R&D Jobs at Kraft Heinz play a critical role in identifying, scoping, and executing cross-functional R&D projects that drive innovation, quality improvement, and business growth across multiple product categories.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Sr. Scientist, R&D – Product Development
- Reference ID: R-96973
- Job Function: Research & Development
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Location: Glenview, Illinois, United States
- Travel Requirement: Up to 30%
- Base Salary Range: $88,000 – $110,000 per year
- Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus
About the Company:
Kraft Heinz is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, known for iconic brands enjoyed in millions of households. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and growth, Kraft Heinz operates with a collaborative, results-driven culture that empowers employees to lead impactful projects. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and providing meaningful career opportunities across its global workforce.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science or a related discipline
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Scientist:
- Lead and execute productivity and margin enhancement projects across multiple business units.
- Act as Product Lead, driving execution across cross-functional teams and product categories
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments to support product development and commercialization.
- In this Product Development Role, you have to translate research findings into actionable business opportunities
- Manage multiple R&D assignments concurrently while prioritizing business initiatives
- Conduct packaging testing, qualification, and commercialization in lab and production environments
- Apply scientific principles to new products and technical challenges
- Create, update, and maintain detailed product specifications
- Document, communicate, and present technical findings to stakeholders
Skills Required for the Senior Scientist:
- Strong expertise in Ingredient Science, Food Chemistry, Processing, and Food Analysis
- Proven ability to execute product development and commercialization projects
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation capabilities
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance
- Effective time management and multitasking skills
- Collaborative mindset with an innovative, results-driven approach
Benefits of the R&D Jobs at Kraft Heinz:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- 401(k), life insurance, disability, and financial protection programs
- Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program and family support initiatives
- Learning, training, and career development opportunities
- Wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health
