Junior R&D Technologist

Fixed-term Contract: 12 Months (with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role).

About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Junior R&D Technologist to make a difference in our organization. This position lies within the UKI R&D team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting to the R&D Sr. Manager.

Get ready for working as a proactive contributor, getting projects delivered and collaborating with internal and external partners. The job holder will work in a multi-skilled team and will effectively collaborate across functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Technically implement NPD, Value Engineering & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance

• Complete projects from consumer concepting and prototyping until industrialization and product launch.

• Execute category technology program, consolidating technical expertise and delivering future proof technical enablers.

• Collaborate with external partners about co-creations and projects, in line with strategy needs and building strong network

• Connect with International BUs for projects alignments, portfolio management and knowledge/best practice sharing

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Degree in Food Science &Technology (or equivalent in related field as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)

• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in food companies and product development.

• Ability to understand science & technology and translate in products solution, data driven decision maker

• Consumer focus, curious about trends and food innovations

• Great teammate, collaborative and emphatic.

• Creative, energetic & pragmatic.

• Good interpersonal skills

• Fluent English

Professional Attributes

• Team player

• Achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. You connect easily with people and feel motivated by international environment and experience different cultures

• Ability to Simplify

• Your ability to simplify and pragmatism will be highly appreciated, as your capability to translate concept in delicious product using at the best your technical skills and know-how.

• Communication Skills

• At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.

• Curiosity, creativity & enthusiasm

• You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. You are consumer focused and food passionate. You are a self-starter, driven by purpose and driving initiatives and actions. You are not afraid to challenge to get right results.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!

• Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills and behaviours

• Flexible and hybrid working approach (4 from the office/1 from home)

• Family-friendly and inclusive work environment

• Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)

• Always room for new ideas; if you have a good idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location (s): Kitt Green, UK.