R&D Product Development

R D Product Development

• Glenview (onsite)

• LONG TERM

• Markup of 36% is in effect

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Job Title:

R D Product Development Job Type:

(Accounting/Finance, Admin/Clerical, Business Professional, Creative, Healthcare, Light Industrial, Scientific, Technical) Scientific Number of openings requested: 1

Title Type:

(Plant, Non-Plant, Professional)

Professional Work Location:

(Remote, City & State, or both for Hybrid)

Glenview Requisition Owner Name:

Project Manager Name on Capital Project (NA if this is not a Capital Project):

NA Hiring Manager's Email Address:

Cost Center #:

C1930064 WBS

Element:

(If not applicable, list Cost Center)

C1930064 WBS

Element/Project Funding Total $$ (If not applicable, list N/A) NA Hours Per Day /

Hours Per Week:

(Project Based Work)

NA Company Code:

U025 Product Category /

GL Account:

57

• 0100 Finance/ZBB Approver/Controllership (who is providing authorization for contingent request): Patrick Shaw Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Method (email, TEAMS ping, other): Meeting (Verbal)

Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Date:

March 6,2026

Supplier/Vendor:

(if you dont have a specific supplier in mind, list all)

All Job Description:

(please attach) Provided Scheduled Days of the

Week & Hours:

M-F 9:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate:

• Bill Rate:

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Start Date:

ASAP End Date:

One year "Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment): (yes or no)"

Yes Interview Process:

(individual or panel, one or multiple)? Sandra Friedheim (one Interview)

Interview Type:

(video, call, in-person) Video Conference 1. Must Haves Bachelors degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related/equivalent field (from job description) Minimum 34 years of real world product development experience (not entry level) Strong benchtop formulation capability identified as the most critical skill for the first 90 days Hands on experience running bench experiments, prototype work, analytical measurements, and related lab techniques Ability to manage multiple projects with semi structured oversight (receives direction, then executes independently with ongoing oversight) Strong attention to detail, problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills Ability and willingness to be onsite MondayFriday (full availability expected) Ability to travel 15% to factory locations; travel is reimbursed ________________________________________ 2. Nice to Haves Internships or full time experience specifically in product development Experience with: o Condiments & sauces o Soups o Mac & cheese Exposure to foodservice / away from home (AFH) product categories Demonstrated adaptability and versatility across product types or R D environments Experience with sensory testing, shelf life studies, or analytical/nutritional testing R D

• Product Development Role Summary This is a research based technical development role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North America Zone AFH.

The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must. Key Components

• Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.
• Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards.
• Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, Product, implement projects to meet the business objectives.
• Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.

Qualifications:

• Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills.
• Self-starter with a passion to learn a must.
• Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred.