Sr. Research & Development Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US AT KINDER'S :

What's it like to work at Kinder's? Well, there's a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. But beyond that, there's also plenty of hard work. Because we don't just like flavor, we're obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we're now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. But we're not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need other smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you're looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work, this is it. Every day, you'll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

We are Seeking :

The Senior R&D Scientist will report to the VP of R&D and will be a key technical leader within the organization. This individual will be instrumental in driving key long-term R&D projects while also supporting our mission to deliver best-in-class speed to market and quality of new innovations. In this role, you will work on complex technical challenges, collaborate with internal and external partners, and apply your deep knowledge of food science to create best-inclass products that delight our consumers and set new standards of what is possible in the categories that we choose to enter. .

Key Responsibilities of This Role Include :

Technical Innovation & Research

• Lead the evaluation and qualification of new ingredients, including novel flavor components and functional ingredients such as preservatives, hydrocolloids, and natural antimicrobial agents with a focus on driving clean-label standards without compromising performance.
• Identify and translate emerging food science and technology trends into actionable, long-term innovation platforms.
• Establish / manage strategic development projects with third-party research partners, including ingredient suppliers, independent R&D organizations, and academic institutions, to accelerate innovation.
• Be a subject matter expert, providing insights / guidance to cross-functional teams on formulation, processing, and ingredient functionality.

Product Development & Commercialization

Product Optimization & Quality Enhancement

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coordination

Skills + Experience Needed for this Role :

Personal Attributes for Success :

The expected starting salary range for this role is $120,000- $133,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.