Associate Food Scientist

Reporting to the Senior Principal Development Scientist, you will be an essential contributor to product development and innovation for our Foodservice team. You will help develop new products and improve existing offerings for Foodservice customers, bringing together food science knowledge, culinary curiosity, and consumer insights. Working from concept through commercialization, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact while building your technical and project leadership skills. Responsibilities Partner with Foodservice customers to develop and commercialize new products from concept through launch. Support renovation and continuous improvement of existing products to meet business, regulatory, and customer needs. Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into product recommendations. Lead product trials, plant validations, and commercialization activities. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time while managing multiple priorities independently. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Food Science or a related field. Internship, co‑op, or professional experience in food product development, Foodservice, or a related area preferred. Knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, product development, and commercialization principles. Understanding of food safety, quality systems, and Food and Drug Administration regulations. Strong organization, communication, and project management skills. Passion for food, culinary innovation, and solving customer challenges. Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with others. Work Location Days in Omaha, Nebraska office: 4 days per week. Travel up to 20% to manufacturing sites in the Conagra network as needed. Relocation assistance is provided for this role, if applicable. Physical Requirements You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand–eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. Manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment, high noise levels, and varying temperatures. Compensation Pay range: $59,000–$79,000 per year. The annual salary listed is the expected offering. Actual salary will be based on location, experience, level, skillset, and internal equity considerations. Conagra Brands complies with applicable laws regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Benefits Comprehensive health care plans, wellness incentive program, mental well‑being support and fitness reimbursement. Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan. Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on‑demand learning and tuition reimbursement. Paid‑time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities. Equal Opportunity Conagra Brands is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr