Top 36 R&d scientist Jobs in Chicago Il

R&D Scientist I, Innovation
Blommer Chocolate Company —Chicago, IL
- $78,000 - $82,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Scientist R&D
Tempus —Chicago, IL
- $94,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
R&D Technician
Numat —Chicago, IL
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
R&D Technician
Stepan Company —Northfield, IL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
2d
R&D/QA Lab Technician
Simple Mills —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Opportunities for advancement
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Associate Scientist, R&D Product Development
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $68,900 - $86,100 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Sci, R&D - Product Dev
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
R&D Lab Support Technician
Glanbia Foods —Downers Grove, IL
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
4d
Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Protein Chemist
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $120,800 - $151,000 a year
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Principal Scientist, R&D - Ingredient Development
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $104,200 - $130,200 a year
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Senior Optical Scientist
Photon Queue Inc. —Lemont, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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1d
Principal Scientist, R&D – Open Innovation Expert
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $104,200 - $130,200 a year
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Food Science Laboratory Technician
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. —Itasca, IL
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Mid-level
- Math
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Research & Development Product Assistant
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- From $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
5d
Sr Scientist, R&D - Ingredient Development
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $89,800 - $112,200 a year
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Scientist, Quality – Food Safety
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Senior Beverage Applications Scientist
Bell Flavors and Fragrances —Northbrook, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Division Director, Experimental Operations and Facilities
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $253,997.00 - $396,235.71 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 11+ years
- Senior level
Sci, R&D - Margin Enhancement-2
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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R&D Scientist I, Innovation

Blommer Chocolate Company -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$78,000 - $82,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree
Food & beverage production
Microsoft Teams
Productivity software
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Formulate products with guidance and develop an understanding of how ingredients, processing and specification parameters translate and impact sensory and finished product applications. Develop understanding of the impact of ingredient substitutions and functional ingredients for Blommer and our customers
Operate equipment to generate product samples from start to finish (gathering raw materials, making the sample, molding samples into a presentable format, mailing samples)
Analyze product by measuring physical parameters and performance in application. Participate in and conduct sensory testing with guidance
Develop and maintain corresponding documentation and data in appropriate systems with review
Develop understanding of feasibility of running new products or ingredients and conduct trials to support commercialization and meet customer and Blommer operational efficiency expectations
Execute dynamic research projects with proper documentation of results. With support, analyze data to derive conclusions and communicate results with recommendations of future studies and/or next steps
With direction, assess and troubleshoot technical problems and provide necessary data to identify solutions (verbally, on site, written communication) for customers and internally
Develop an understanding of the Blommer portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to provide specific product recommendations and product usage guidance
Collaborate with internal partners to bring new business, build customer relationships and solve technical issues
Communicate technical information in an audience appropriate way, in settings including technical training and presentations to customers and internal stakeholders as well as conferences and industry events
Educate customers on our products and capabilities including giving facility tours
Represent Blommer within the industry by attending meetings, conferences, and trade shows, actively participating in trade organizations and/or becoming involved in the community
Maintain awareness of current trends and research in the cocoa/chocolate market

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements:

Able to consume chocolate & related products daily and clearly communicate sensory attributes.
General office environment and hands-on work in a laboratory environment
Must be able to climb ladder, bend, and stoop, stand for prolonged periods of time and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting
Occasionally exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:

Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct

Performance Expectations:

Properly use the tools & systems available to you, including safely running equipment as well as following SOPs and templates.
Produce high quality, professional written communication free of grammatical and formatting errors.
Support and foster the established R&D culture, by giving peers mentorship and support, passing on critical knowledge and thinking creatively to efficiently solve problems.
Collaborate and work directly with a variety of roles, departments & personalities, communicating clearly and resolving conflict as necessary.
Maintain mindset of continuous professional development, including building and maintaining subject matter expertise.
With manager direction and support, complete assignments promptly during designated working hours.
Approach data gathering and research projects with a scientific mindset, executing provided experimental designs in a repeatable fashion with appropriate input from teammates.
Able to gather & clearly communicate relevant data to inform recommendations and decisions regarding an ingredient, formula or product’s performance

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

General experience with kitchen and confection equipment
Must be able to taste and consume chocolate and related products
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), CMR program

Education:

Bachelor's degree in food science or comparable field with relevant experience and interest.
Zero to three years’ experience in R&D food manufacturing operations, quality, or R&D.

Career Progression:

Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
Career progression would align to other Scientist I roles within Blommer with the opportunity to progress to Scientist II

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. The base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. The actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, education, certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Salary Range: $78K-82K

Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.

Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
401(K)
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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