Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will support multiple brands across Canada and Global Markets by bringing a foodâforward, culinaryâdriven mindset to product development. You will apply your scientific foundation, curiosity for consumer demand, and passion for food innovation to develop new products and improve existing items that strengthen Conagraâs portfolio.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Develop new products from concept through successful commercialization.
Conduct plant trials and support new product startups.
Plan, prioritize, and complete technical tasks while maintaining accurate and complete records.
Work with pilot plant equipment under guidance from senior team members.
Use the online specification system to support documentation requirements.
Create experiments, analyze data, and prepare results for technical review.
Understand consumer demand spaces and develop prototypes that meet customer needs.
Support team activities including product cuttings, plant trials, and analytical or sensory testing.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including sanitation of equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelorâs Degree in Food Science or a related field.
1+ year of relevant work or internship experience preferred.
Experience with ingredient functionality and costâoptimization projects.
Curiosity for consumer demand, culinary trends, and innovations in the consumer packaged goods space.
Knowledge of product design, formulation, process design, scaleâup, plant testing, and commercialization.
Number of Days in Office: 4
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CompensationÂ
Pay Range:$59,000-$78,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employeeâs actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employeesâ 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 â within our people and our iconic brands like Birds EyeÂŽ, Slim JimÂŽ and Reddi-WipÂŽ.
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.
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