We are looking for a Senior Chemist to join our Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs team in Omaha, Nebraska.

As a Senior Chemist, reporting to the Director of Scientific Affairs, you will oversee the analysis of food products and packaging materials to assess quality and chemical composition. You will ensure compliance with manufacturing, nutritional labeling, regulatory, and food safety standards using standardized and research-based test methods. You will develop and validate new test methods using gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (GC-MS), ensuring all methods comply with the laboratory quality management system.

Located along the Missouri River, our Omaha office is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. Join us for yoga or strength training classes offered at the onsite fitness center. Conagra's R&D facilities in Omaha are state of the art, including a large super lab, open benchtop space for prototype development, a top-of-the-line culinary kitchen, and a 50,000 square foot pilot plant.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct technical analyses to support product development and quality initiatives.

Research and evaluate new analytical methods.

Troubleshoot and maintain GC and GC-MS systems.

Review and approve lab data, ensuring quality control.

Prepare technical reports and manage lab operations.

Champions a positive food safety culture, takes ownership, and empowers others to take immediate action on matters concerning food safety

Position Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related field required

5+ years experience in analytical chemistry, food chemistry or a related field/function

Experience with gas chromatography (GC) required

Experience with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) required

Technical/scientific report writing skills

Knowledge of food product development, manufacturing processes, and food safety.

Experience in statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals

We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future

Travel may be up to 30%

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Use of various lab equipment and tools

You will typically work from our Omaha office 5 days a week with some flexibility.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 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:$79,000-$115,000

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.