We are looking for a Senior Food Scientist (Bakery) to join our R&D Gluten Free Baking Team at our plant location in Denver, Colorado!

As a Senior Food Scientist (Bakery), reporting to a Director R&D, you are an essential contributor to product development. You will bring a food forward and culinary focused mindset to improve or bring new products to the table. As part of the gluten free baking team in Denver, you will be an essential contributor to the success of our product development.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop new gluten-free bakery and bread products from concept to successful commercialization

Determine ingredient functionality through analytical and bench-top evaluation

Organize and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups

Learn and use laboratory instruments for ingredient and product analysis

Execute experiments and prepare results for review

Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes

Learn and use on-line specification system

Assist team with and individually lead product cuttings

Work as a technical leader on projects

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Baking Science, Food Science or related field.

5+ years of relevant work experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization.

Experience with food industry standards of quality and foods safety, and FDA regulations.

Gluten Free Baking experience within a manufacturing facility is highly desirable.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Standing in R&D test kitchens and/or production floor for extended periods of time

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

Use of tools, instruments, equipment, and machinery

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%)! 

This role requires you to work onsite at our manufacturing facility 3-4 days a week, with remote Fridays.

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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.

Anticipated Close Date: 

January 24, 2025

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.