Associate Scientist, R&D - Packaging… at Kraft Heinz · Warrendale

Summary: Kraft Heinz is a leading food and consumer products company seeking an Associate Scientist in R&D - Packaging Development. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing key deliverables to ensure project timelines are met. Responsibilities: - Support development and implementation of new product launches from concept to commercialization, including technical drawings, material specifications, and graphics - Contribute to packaging quality improvements through testing, evaluation, and continuous optimization - Support more senior developers on high complexity projects and lead lower complexity initiatives as an initiative-taking technical resource - Collaborate with cross functional business teams to advance initiatives across innovation, renovation, sustainability, brand maintenance, and cost optimization - Develop, track, and manage key deliverables to ensure alignment with R&D timelines and project milestones - Build, maintain, and lead updates to primary packaging and trade specifications - Design, execute, and document plant trials involving a wide range of products and packaging materials - Prepare clear and accurate technical trial reports Required Qualifications: - B.S. degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline (preferred) - Interest or foundational experience in the food or consumer products industry - Demonstrated leadership potential with basic understanding of commercialization process through coursework, internships, or project experience - Willingness to travel up to 30% based on business needs, including visits to internal plants, distribution facilities, co-manufacturers, and suppliers - Ability to work effectively in office, lab, and manufacturing environments - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Evidence of self motivated behaviors with strong ownership and appropriate urgency - Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and prioritize work - Curiosity with desire to continuously learn and grow personal capabilities to deliver value to team, function and organization Required Skills: Technical packaging, Project management Important Skills: Food industry experience, Materials Science Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, Self-motivated Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs., Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families., Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments, Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training, Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs, Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability