Conagra Brands has the most energized, highest-impact culture in food. Our employees persistently challenge and disrupt marketplace/business conventions and we are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.

Reporting to the Manager of Research & Development, you will conduct experiments, gather data, develop preliminary findings and prepare written reports for the development of new products beginning at conception through successful commercialization. 

What You'll Do:

• Develop new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization.
• Conduct plant trials and new product start-ups.
• Plan, prioritize and complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Work with pilot plant equipment under supervision.
• Learn and utilize on-line specification system.
• Execute experiments and prepare results for review.
• Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes.
• Manages individual tasks and works under supervision.
• Assist team with product cutting, plant trials, and testing
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area, including the cleaning of equipment, utensils and work surfaces.

What You'll Bring:

• BS in Food Science or related field required. MS preferred
• 1 year relevant work experience
• Pro-active self-starter, willing to accept responsibility for business tasks.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Problem solving skills.
• Requires knowledge in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization.

Role Exposure:

• Work in and around cramped/confined spaces
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended work days to include:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. 
• Use of tools, equipment, and machinery
• Driving a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed
• May travel up to 30% of time.  Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
• Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation.  As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, paternal leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. â€‹