Product Development Associate Technologist

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Product Development Associate Technologist who will be responsible for contributing to a high-performing team within the international R&D organization. You will work with peers to continuously improve, gain exposure to senior internal stakeholders, and collaborate with factory operators. In this role, you will be part of the R&D Product Development team, responsible for product development projects and activities that implement the R&D strategy and deliver MEA goals and objectives across the MEA region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop product recipes in accordance with the Product Brief.

  
  

• Master the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cycle to develop safe, fit-for-purpose products.

  
  

• Run analytical and organoleptic product tests, validate results, and use them for recipe development and adjustment.

  
  

• Plan and execute industrial trials, validate results, and issue reports.

  
  

• Select and validate ingredients necessary for product development.

  
  

• Create product specifications for new products, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, meet Kraft Heinz manufacturing capabilities, and are entered into the specifications management system.

  
  

• Continuously improve your expertise and skills and build working relationships with internal and external partners to effectively deliver business objectives.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related science degree.

  
  

• 0–2 years’ experience in FMCG.

  
  

• Fluent in English.

  
  

• Desire to learn, share knowledge, and adopt best practices.

  
  

• Knowledge of key product characteristics, analytical methods, and organoleptic attributes.

  
  

• Experience with hygienic design, thermal validation, cleaning validation, CIP optimization, and HACCP.

  
  

• Experience with mixing and dosing, homogenization, emulsification, pumps, and fluid transport.

  
  

• Strong analytical skills.

  
  

• Attention to detail.

  
  

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  
  

• Strong communication skills.

  
  

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.