Associate Food Scientist - ConAgra Brands : Job Details

We are looking for an Associate Food Scientist to join our R&D group in Omaha, Nebraska!In your role as an Associate 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.Approximately 1+ year experience inclusive of internships 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-ONSITECompensation: Pay Range:$59,000-$78,000The 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 reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur 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.