We are looking for a Food Scientist - Bakery to join our team at either of our corporate locations Chicago, IL or Omaha, Nebraska.

As a Food Scientist, reporting to the Senior Principal Development Scientist, you are an essential contributor to product development and innovation for our Foodservice team. You will bring a food forward and culinary focused mindset to improve or bring new products to the table for our customers. You will work with customers from the initial product ideation stage all the way through commercialization and restaurant integration. With a curiosity for consumer demand and food trends, you'll bring your science background to life by creating innovations that are an asset to Conagra's Foodservice and customer portfolio.

What You'll Do:

Work with our Foodservice customers to develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization

Design and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups

Create product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines

Work with pilot plant equipment under guidance

Use online specification systems

Design and complete experiments and prepare results for review

Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes.

Drive product cutting, plant trials, and testing

Position Requirements:

BS in Baking Science, Food Science or related field with

3+ years' relevant work experience in product development at a food manufacturing company or in Foodservice

Knowledge in food product design, baking science, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization

Exhibit leadership attitudes in approaching technical solutions to business and market issues

Experience working with external customers

Experience with food industry standard of quality, food safety and FDA

Passionate about cooking and finding solutions in Foodservice

Physical Requirements:

Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens.

May travel up to 30% of time independently and as a responsible Conagra representative.

You will typically be in the office Mondays - Thursdays with some flexibility. Fridays are usually remote. We offer relocation for this role.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 11 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$62,000-$91,000

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 reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: 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.