Job Title	Sr Food Scientist – Omaha, NE
Job Function	Research and Development
City	Omaha
State	Nebraska
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Job Summary	Independently researches, conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares written reports to result in new/improved products, cost savings and unique technologies providing business advantages. Design and implement all technical aspects of projects to ensure that all projects proceed according to plan. Selects appropriate methods, tests and procedures for testing. Assesses feasibility of new ideas and provides plan for development. Leads and directs the work of other Scientists. Requires one of the following: Bachelors in Science or Chemistry and 5 to 7 years experience, Masters and 3 to 5 years experience, or PhD and 1 to 3 years experience.
Position Responsibilities	 Exhibit a high level of professionalism and positively contribute to the image of ConAgra Foods in the technical community by active participation and leadership in outside professional societies. Recognized within ConAgra Foods as an authority and a valued internal technical resource.  Continuous technical and competitive reconnaissance to identify opportunities for competitive market advantage.  Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions.  Contribute significantly, directly, and continually to the attainment of ConAgra Foods business results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge.  Demonstrate leadership and proactive attitudes in approaching technical solutions to business and market issues.  Demonstrate ability to propose and persuade new research direction to address the business needs of the corporation.  Record significant contributions to ConAgra Foods strategies/business objectives by generating and applying technical knowledge.  Display exceptional competence over a sustained period as evidenced by specific technical accomplishments.  Recognized as an outstanding scientist/specialist, both inside and outside ConAgra Foods, and valued as an internal resource across all functions and R&D groups.  Demonstrate ability to communicate well and to effectively influence and interact with others to accomplish research goals.  Supervise assigned personnel with a demonstrated ability to inspire subordinates through strong leadership skills and participation in their development plans.  Through increased knowledge of ConAgra Foods business and interactions with all R&D groups and other functions, prepare plans and lead their execution against broad technical problems.  Continually increase level of expertise in area of specialization to augment ConAgra Foods technical leadership position.  Identify and develop research programs to exploit an emerging technology for significant business results.  Identify and develop research programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives and to identify and approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers.
Position Qualifications	 BS in Food Science or related field plus a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience required, or MS in Food Science or related field plus 3-5 years relevant work experience, or PhD in Food Science or related field plus 1-3 years relevant work experience preferred. Related fields include:  Project management required.  People management required.  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.  Exposure to manufacturing processes and equipment for periodic extended workdays.  Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis
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