Associate Food Scientist

Responsibilities

• Partner with Foodservice customers to develop and commercialize new products from concept through launch.
• Support renovation and continuous improvement of existing products to meet business, regulatory, and customer needs.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into product recommendations.
• Lead product trials, plant validations, and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time while managing multiple priorities independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or a related field.
• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in food product development, Foodservice, or a related area preferred.
• Knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, product development, and commercialization principles.
• Understanding of food safety, quality systems, and Food and Drug Administration regulations.
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills.
• Passion for food, culinary innovation, and solving customer challenges.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Travel up to 20% to manufacturing sites in the Conagra network as needed.

Qualifications

• Days in Omaha, Nebraska office: 4
• Relocation assistance is provided for this role, if applicable.

Physical Requirements

• You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment.
• Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Pay Range: $59,000 - $79,000

Schedule

Days in Omaha, Nebraska office: 4