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Form of workWe are looking for Food Scientistfor our MVP Food Design (Frozen brands) group to join our R&D Team in Omaha!
As theFood Scientist, reporting to the R&D Manager, you will primarily work on our frozen brands' portfolio to find efficiencies and synergies in materials, find ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality. As a part of the Maximizing Value and Productivity (MVP) Team, a strategic cost function of the R&D organization, you will be a significant contributor to finding cost savings for these products as well as doing bench work to find ingredient solutions, conduct plant trials, and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and cross functional partners.
Located along the Missouri River, our Omaha office is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. Join us for yoga or strength training classes offered at the onsite fitness center. 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 a 50,000 square foot pilot plant.
Position Responsibilities:
Design and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups
Ability to find ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings.
Plan, prioritize and complete tasks effectively and efficiently
Creates product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines.
Maintain accurate and complete records
Work with pilot plant equipment under limited supervision
Learn and utilize on-line specification system
Design and execute experiments and prepare results for review
Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes.
Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing
Position Requirements:
Bachelors in Food Science or related field.
3+ years of combined relevant work experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, data analysis, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization.
Good understanding of food industry standards of quality and foods safety, food labeling and FDA regulations.
Data analysis and digital literacy.
Ability to work with complex spreadsheets and interpret financial and other numerical data.
Physical Requirements:
Work in and around cramped/confined spaces.
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays 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. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens.
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 position is usually in the office Monday - Thursday (with some remote flexibility those days). Fridays are 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. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!
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Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
- Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
- Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
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.
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.
