Job Description

All Posting Locations:

Warrendale, PA, US

Job Functions:

Research & Development

Date Published:

December 11, 2025

Ref#:

R-98735


ABOUT THE ROLE

Scientist, R&D Product Dev

As an R&D Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and


maintenance of product lines, enabling growth and ensuring quality objectives and


business continuity for Kraft Heinz. Your role will involve prioritizing and executing technical


projects that contribute to the ongoing projects and Innovation Pipeline for the business.


From crafting and performing tests to analyzing data, presenting results cross-functionally,


and commercializing pipeline opportunities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to


support innovation to enhance our global Kraft Heinz portfolio.

What's on the menu?

This role has responsibility for developing new product formulations, portfolio

renovation and customer product solutions across various product lines with focus


on condiments and sauces.


Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products with some degree

of autonomy - manage your project work and accomplished tasks by taking detailed


notes in a lab notebook (hardcopy and/or electronically) while maintaining a clean


and functional workspace. Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance


with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste


management.


Work from ideation to commercialization, from benchtop samples to final

production, and from raw material to finished product specification. Develop food


standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste


management and water supply specifications.


Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D

timelines.


Work with cross functional teams to support projects from concept to

commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External


Manufacturers, and Procurement. Confer with process engineers, plant operators,


flavor experts, and packaging and marketing specialists to resolve problems in


product development.


Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal and external colleagues to

optimize new product development processes.


Utilize ingredient and process knowledge, experimental design and data

interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations.


Sample preparation, cuttings, analytical analysis, and shipments.

Demonstrate products internally and to external clients

Recipe for Success: now if this sounds like you!

BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical

Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field


Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or

internship work)


Product development and commercialization experience

Understanding of natural ingredient functionality and interrelationship of

ingredients and process working with brand guidelines


Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management

skills


Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture

Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others

Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the

priority of work


Work cross functionally with QA, Regulatory and Innovation team to validate

formulas and ingredients with 3rd party certifications


Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time including driving to production

facilities for up to 3 hours


Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.


The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.


You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:


Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Heinz Innovation Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact

NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com

for assistance.

R&D AT KRAFT HEINZ


THE

CREATORS
Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what's possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!


Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there's a place for you here to advance your career.