Kraft Heinz
Food and Beverage
SrPrincipalScientist,R&DAnalyticalScience
“Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Analytical Science at Kraft Heinz. Skills: Soft matter, Rheology, Food materials science. Lead scientific understanding of soft matter. Apply rheology, tribology, food physics”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve texture, stability, processability, and sensory performance; Connect formulation, structure, and processing conditions to product functionality and shelf-life outcomes; Support enterprise needs
Industry & Context.
Solve complex product and technology challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Food Science, or a related field, 10+ years of experience applying rheology and soft matter or materials science to complex formulated systems, Deep expertise in rheology, food physical characterization, and structure-function relationships in multiphase systems, ability to translate fundamental science into practical product and process decisions, Proven scientific leadership and cross-functional influence
Nice to Have
Experience with food systems such as sauces, dairy, beverages, gels, or powders, Familiarity with sensory science, consumer research, or tribology-mouthfeel linkages, Experience building predictive models based on structure or rheology, Collaboration with external research or academic partners, Recognized thought leadership through publications, patents, or invited talks
What You'll Do.
Lead scientific understanding of soft matter
Develop predictive models
Translate insights into guidance
Partner cross-functionally
Provide scientific leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner cross-functionally with ingredient, flavor, process engineering, and sensory teams
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