Reporting to the Research and Development Director, you will utilize your meat science expertise to support innovation and margin expansion across our
premium
meat
snacks
brands
Fatty
and
Duke’s.
With
a
curiosity
for
consumer
demand
and
food
trends,
you
will
work
in
our
Innovation
Tech
Center
in
downtown
Chicago
to
create
innovations
that
are
an
asset
to
Conagra’s
snacking
portfolio.
A
Taste
of
Your
Responsibilities
Develop
new
meat
snack
products
from
concept
through
successful
commercialization.
Conduct
plant
trials
and
support
new
product
startups.
Plan,
prioritize,
and
complete
projects
while
maintaining
accurate
and
complete
records.
Work
with
pilot
plant
equipment
under
guidance.
Conceptualize
and
develop
innovative
product
prototypes.
Utilize
online
specification
systems
to
document
and
manage
product
information.
Design
experiments
and
prepare
results
for
technical
review.
Understand
consumer
demand
spaces
and
translate
insights
into
new
product
concepts.
Lead
product
cuttings,
plant
trials,
and
product
testing
activities.
Maintain
a
clean,
organized,
and
safe
work
environment,
including
cleaning
equipment,
utensils,
and
work
surfaces.
Collaborate
with
cross-functional
partners
to
ensure
successful
product
development
and
commercialization.
Ingredients
Required
for
Your
Success
Bachelor’s
degree
in
Food
Science,
Meat
Science,
Animal
Science,
or
a
related
field.
3+
years
of
relevant
food
product
development
experience specifically with meat products.
Experience
developing
meat-based
food
products.
Knowledge
of
ingredient
functionality
and
cost
savings
initiatives.
Curiosity
for
consumer
trends,
innovation,
and
the
consumer
packaged
goods
industry.
Knowledge
of
food
product
design,
formulation,
process
design,
scale-up,
plant
testing,
and
commercialization.
Strong
organization,
project
management,
and
communication
skills.
Experience
working
in
laboratory,
pilot
plant,
and
manufacturing
environments.
Physical
Requirements
More
information
about
essential
tasks
and
the
facility
will
be
shared
during
the
hiring
process.
This
role
may
require
you
to
be
in
our
manufacturing
facilities.
When
visiting
these
sites,
the
physical
requirements
below
may
apply:
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.
Number
of
Days
in
Office:
4
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Compensation
Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000
The 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 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 – 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.