Food
Scientist - Omaha, NE
ConAgra Foods
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Date: Nov 3, 2016
Location: Omaha, NE, US
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At ConAgra Foods, we make great food — everyday food — in extraordinary
ways, which is why we’re creating meaningful career opportunities for the
best and the brightest. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced
professional, ConAgra Foods provides extraordinary job opportunities for
growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced
workplace.
Position
Summary:
Under general supervision, performs technical project
assignments drawing from a strong base of technical knowledge and experience
in specialty area. Should demonstrate the ability to effectively participate
in or supervise technical support teams and/or technicians. Monitors the
efforts of and collaborates with R&D technical support groups. Work is
usually performed in a laboratory complex or pilot plant utilizing equipment
and scientific instrumentation. Assignments may take the incumbent into
company plants and other plants. The incumbent may work alone, with
contemporaries and with other departments on a project team basis. Has
contact with technical professionals outside the company, with suppliers and
with customers. Work is reviewed for technical soundness and to assure that
all overall objectives have been achieved.
• Support
Research & Development Projects of selected Brand/Business Teams within
the Temperature Control Group.
• Support R&D Technology Initiatives within the Temperature Control Group
to meet existing & emerging business needs.
• Provide effective organization and utilization of R&D resources to meet
ongoing business objectives and individual/organization development goals.
Position
Responsibilities
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Independently design, plan and execute experiments.
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Interpret experimental results and implement next steps.
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Demonstrate thorough knowledge of pilot plant and commercial
scale processes and equipment.
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Generate raw material, manufacturing and finished product
specifications utilizing on-line specification system.
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Work with cross-functional departments to accomplish project
objectives.
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Contact external industry experts to obtain and present
technical information to the R&D organization that can be applied to
projects.
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Organize and lead project presentations to brand management.
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Maintain awareness of current technical trends and identify
and implement technologies that can be applied to increase profitability.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely
completion of project objectives in a fast-paced environment.
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Drive innovation and creativity within brand group by bringing
new ideas and prototypes for team review.
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Sporadic to frequent travel, including flying to all parts of
the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental automobile 4 to
6 hours as needed.
Qualifications/
Education/Experience/Skills
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BS in Food Science or related field plus a minimum of 3-4 years work experience in food technology or foodservice
required.
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MS in Food Science or related field plus 1-2 years relevant
work experience preferred. Related fields include Food Science, Meat
Science, Nutrition, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, or Culinary Arts.
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Experience in Product Development in a Food Company required.
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Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Must possess high learning agility
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
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May travel up to 40% of time. Must be able to travel
independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
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Passionate about cooking, specifically related to toppings and
candies is a plus
Req: 75064
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ConAgra
Foods, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and
considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor
under federal, state or local law.
Nearest
Major Market: Omaha
Nearest
Secondary Market: Council
Bluffs
Job
Segment: Scientific, Engineer, R&D Engineer,
Instrumentation, Recent Graduate, Engineering, Entry Level
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