Reporting to the Senior Principal Development Scientist, you will provide technical leadership across functional groups while driving innovation from concept through commercialization. You will guide experiments, generate technical findings, influence business decisions, and oversee project execution within a highly innovative environment focused on new platform development.

This position will be onsite 4 days a week and candidate can be based in Omaha, Nebraska or Chicago, Illinois.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization.

• Design and conduct plant trials and lead new product start‑ups.

• Plan, prioritize, and complete tasks effectively and efficiently.

• Create product development schedules aligned with required project timelines.

• Maintain accurate and complete records.

• Work with pilot plant equipment.

• Learn and utilize the online specification system.

• Design and execute experiments and prepare results for technical review.

• Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes.

• Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing.

• Manage other food scientists or technologists.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

• 5+  years of relevant work experience.

• Strong foundation in food science with expertise in product formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, scale‑up, plant testing, and commercialization.

• Demonstrated leadership with a proactive approach to developing technical solutions that support business and market needs.

• Independently manages complex project work and multiple concurrent initiatives with effective prioritization.

• Clear and influential communicator with strong collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.

• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and building strong internal and external partnerships.

• Effective presenter with strong oral and written communication capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

• Strong problem‑solving and project‑management skills.

• Knowledge of food industry quality standards, food safety expectations, FDA regulations, and government requirements for food processing

• Willingness to work within manufacturing environments that may include loud noise, extreme temperatures, wet conditions, and exposure to food allergens.

• Travel up to 40% as needed for projects.

Number of Days in Office: 4

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation: 

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.