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Conagra Brands, Inc. Principal Development Scientist - Meat Snacks
Experience: 7-years
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Reporting to the Director of R&D, you will lead research and development projects and technology initiatives within the growing meat snacks category. You will serve as the key technical project leader for the Meat Snacks platform and a cross-functional leader for both major innovation and base business projects. You will provide technical expertise and leadership, independently conceiving, planning, and conducting research to advance scientific knowledge and technological developments. You will assess feasibility and soundness of experimental approaches, manage complex or novel assignments requiring new or improved techniques, mentor and coach other scientists, and supervise technical activities with full project accountability, ensuring effective execution of timelines, proposals, and recommendations. Your Impact Drive long-term planning and product strategy for the Meat Snacks platform Lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with timelines and business objectives Oversee product development schedules and manage execution to meet project milestones Direct product cuttings, plant trials, new product startups, and testing to ensure successful launches Guide prototype development and pilot plant activities, ensuring technical feasibility and innovation Utilize online specification systems, design experiments, and review reports as the technical authority Translate consumer insights into strategic product concepts that delight customers Mentor and coach food scientists to build technical capability and foster collaboration Travel up to 30% to support projects and plant trials Your Experience Masters Degree in Meat Science or Food Science plus 7+ years of relevant work experience, in food/meat science; or PhD in Meat Science or Food Science plus 5+ years of work experience in food/meat science. Thorough understanding of meat science and food science principles Exhibit leadership and proactive attitudes in approaching technical solutions to business and market issues Independently manage project work and handle multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills to influence, resolve conflicts, and deliver impactful messages both orally and in writing Proficient with Microsoft Office software Problem-solving skills and ability to build strong internal and external relationships Demonstrated project management skills Knowledge in meat product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing, and commercialization Understanding of food industry standards of quality and food safety, FDA regulations, and government regulatory requirements in food processing Demonstrated exceptional competence in a basic technology needed to meet business strategy and serve as a technical expert for the corporation Comfortable working in manufacturing environments with varying conditions (noise, heat, cold, wet surfaces, and exposure to all food allergens) You will be onsite 4 days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Preference given to local candidates, if applicable. #LI-Onsite #LI-MSL #LI-MH1 Compensation:   Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000 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: G reat 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: P aid-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.

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