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Sr Sci, R&D - Fermentation Scientist

Kraft Heinz Company -
Glenview, IL

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Job Details

$89,800 - $112,200 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Laboratory experiment design
Fermentation (food)
Defect analysis
Microbiological culture and identification
Bioreactors
Quality control problem-solving
Microbiological analysis

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Job Description

Senior Scientist, R&D – Fermentation Scientist

The Senior Scientist, R&D – Fermentation Scientist is part of the central Research & Development organization on the Fermentation & Biotechnology team at the Kraft Heinz Innovation Center in Glenview, IL. This role leads microbiology and fermentation technology development through the design and execution of research projects. The role combines hands-on bench microbiology, bench- and pilot-scale fermentation, and understanding of commercial-scale processes.

This person will apply strong scientific judgment to solve technical challenges, translate findings into clear recommendations, and connect technical work to business and commercialization needs. Success in this role requires critical thinking, collaboration, project leadership, and comfort working with ambiguity.

This role partners closely with internal brand R&D teams and cross-functional stakeholders, including R&D, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and external scientific collaborators.

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE ROLE:

Diagnose microbial, process, and equipment-related deviations in culture production, and partner with Operations and R&D to resolve root causes

Provide technical guidance on dairy starter culture performance, stability, and strain behavior under manufacturing conditions

Perform bench microbiology, including plating, enumeration, isolation, strain verification, and media design and optimization for lactic and acetic acid bacteria

Conduct small-scale fermentation runs using INFORS and Eppendorf DASGIP systems to model and optimize process conditions

Design experiments to optimize fermentation processes and translate bench findings to pilot scale

Design, support, and execute microbiology and fermentation research projects, then summarize results for technical and non-technical audiences

Apply scientific principles to new situations and products while managing work with a high degree of autonomy

Build proof of concept and business cases for innovative ideas

Identify and communicate the broader implications of proof-of-concept results, including financial impact , scale-up risks, and timeline considerations

Independently lead internal research projects and external collaborations

Partner with cross-functional teams to lead and support projects from concept through commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement

Maintain accurate lab records, SOPs, and technical reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. degree in Microbiology , Food Science and Technology, Fermentation Sciences, or related fields. M.S. or PhD preferred

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years of relevant experience with Master’s OR 2 years of relevant experience with PhD

Strong working knowledge of lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria, and microbial physiology relevant to food fermentation

Experience with operating bench scale fermenter systems. Experience with INFORS or Eppendorf DASGIP systems preferred

Familiarity with commercial fermentation system s required

Demonstrated proficiency in plating, enumeration, strain isolation, and general microbiological techniques

Experience or familiarity with starter culture manufacturing

Familiarity with microbial genetics, strain characterization, molecular tools, and metagenomic analyses

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture and understanding of business impact

Strong understanding of Design of Experiments, laboratory experimentation, and data analysis skills.

Ability to interpret data, identify process deviations, and propose solutions

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Willingness to travel up to 10- 30% of the time.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

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. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

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

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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