Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Analytical Science

Role 

This role serves as Kraft Heinz’s subject matter expert in soft matter, rheology, and food materials science across complex formulated food systems. The scientist in this role will build understanding of how structure, processing, and material behavior influence texture, stability, shelf life, and sensory experience, translating first principles into practical formulation guidance and predictive tools. 

Key Responsibilities 

Lead scientific understanding of soft matter in food systems, including emulsions, gels, foams, suspensions, colloids, polymers, and other multiphase systems relevant to product performance 

Apply rheology, tribology, food physics, and related material science principles to improve texture, stability, processability, and sensory performance across food and beverage applications 

Develop predictive models and scientific frameworks that connect formulation, structure, and processing conditions to product functionality and shelf-life outcomes 

Translate insights into functional guidance for formulation design, ingredient selection, and process optimization 

Partner cross-functionally with ingredient, flavor, process engineering, and sensory teams to solve complex product and technology challenges 

Provide scientific leadership within a broader soft matter and food physics context, ensuring these capabilities support enterprise needs without duplicating existing platform ownership 

Mentor scientists and help build enterprise capability in rheology, food physics, and predictive formulation science 

Required Qualifications 

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 

Strong ability to translate fundamental science into practical product and process decisions 

Proven scientific leadership and cross-functional influence 

Preferred Qualifications 

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 

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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