Technologist

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This Technologist | Research & Development position is on the Retail - Product Development team.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, executing projects across the entirety of the Meals & Beverage (M&B) portfolio focusing on developing and optimizing formulas for consumer, manufacturing, and cost savings benefits.  The scope of the job encompasses the entire Product Development process from idea conception through plant commercialization for enablers, and H1/H2 projects.

In this role you will report to the Manager of Research and Development for Campbell’s Meals & Beverage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 6 months experience CPG or Foodservice industry related experience, with basic or Co-Op food product development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in commercializing products/processes in the manufacturing environment is desired.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions.
• Inclination to work in a team environment.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Technical, culinary, and new product curiosity for food. 
• Ability to synthesize data, interpret, and provide recommendations. 
• Highly capable with lab practices, running & improving test methods, material preparation, and batch assessment. 
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic understanding of consumer testing methodologies.
• Computer skills including basic fluency in Microsoft Office, and database management.

Essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Designs and develops work plans for the appropriate M&B business supporting multiple projects of varying complexity and technical risk.
• Demonstrate organizational and planning skills.
• Help in the development and execution of project timelines with Brand Product Development (PD), which includes contingency planning.
• Leverage vendor capabilities to expand formulation possibilities and ingredient solves.
• With guidance, develop prototypes to support concept and ideation exploratory work and continue to refine the prototypes based on consumer feedback.
• Work on the bench and pilot plant line to understand initial feasibility of new products and will conduct ingredient screenings during benchtop evaluation.  
• Conduct trials in the Pilot Plant and/or manufacturing facilities to assess manufacturing capability and consumer acceptability where appropriate.
• Incorporate nutritional and cost parameters into product design.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility by being able to adapt quickly to changes in direction.
• Ability to work with support groups and to function effectively in a team environment.
• Communicates plans, results and project risks to vendors, senior functional staff and/or business teams as required.
• Partner with team members to advance projects and be able to function effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Lead cross-functional tastings with business partners and stakeholders. 

Working Conditions:

• Anticipated travel of up to 30% to locations which may include the following: World Headquarters (WHQ) Office, Research Kitchen, Pilot Plant, and Manufacturing Plants (Campbell Soup Company (CSC), co-manufacturers and vendors).
• A significant portion of the job is in the thermal production environment; thus, the work exposes the employee to heat and hot food products, coolers, and freezers requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to walk or stand up at times for up to ¾ of the workday.
• Physical ability to handle weights of up to approximately thirty pounds. 
• Handle allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing appropriate PPE. 
• Willingness and ability to taste and evaluate a wide range of food products and ingredients.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.