Associate Scientist, R&D

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's... Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... What you will do... Execute work plans for the respective business supporting one or more projects of low to moderate complexity and technical risk. Demonstrate organizational and planning skills and proactively progress work to meet deliverables. Assist with the development and execution of project timelines, which include contingency planning. Leverage vendor capabilities where appropriate to expand formulation possibilities and/or increase speed to market. With guidance (as needed) develop prototypes to support concept work and exploratory ideation and continue to refine the prototypes based on consumer feedback. Work on the bench and pilot plant line to understand initial feasibility of new products and will conduct ingredient screenings during benchtop evaluation. Conduct trials in the Pilot Plant and/or manufacturing facilities to assess manufacturing capability and consumer acceptability. Incorporate nutritional and cost parameters into product design. Demonstrate flexibility and agility by being able to adapt quickly to changes in direction. Partner with team members to advance projects and be able to function effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Lead cross-functional tastings with business partners and stakeholders. Communicate plans, results, and project risks to manager, stakeholders, senior functional staff and/or business teams as required. Who you will work with.... You will work with cross-functional partners in NAFs What you bring to the table (must haves)... Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field. Minimum Experience: 6 months of food product development experience desired (internships/co-ops included) It would be great to have (nice to haves)... Demonstrated skills in commercializing products on the bench and / or in the manufacturing environment are desired. Creative problem-solving skills. Ability to participate in evaluation of food products across a variety of plant and animal-based items, with reasonable accommodations available based on medical, religious or dietary needs. Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions. Ability to synthesize data, interpret, and provide recommendations. Highly capable with lab practices, running & improving test methods, material preparation, and batch assessment. Inclination to work in a team environment. Strong planning and organizing skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Basic understanding of consumer testing methodologies. Computer skills including basic fluency in Microsoft Office. Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $61,200-$84,200 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Equal Opportunity Statement The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any #J-18808-Ljbffr campbellsoup