Associate Food Scientist - Omaha, NE - Future New Grad Opportuni

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North Americas leading branded food companies!
Make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment and come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angies BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!


Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day One
Generous 401k company contribution + matching
Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April
Professional development opportunities throughout your career
Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company
Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday
You dont have to stress about getting to your new city or where youre going to live. Relocation provided for those who live >50 miles from their new worksite.


Is the Associate Food Scientist role right for you?

This role aims for college graduates who have the desire to excel in todays fast-paced product development environment. We will provide you with exposure to the various facets of Product Development within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization. Your technical skill set will be enhanced by providing you exposure to experienced professionals and various food production settings.

This role will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You will develop new products from conceptualization to commercialization. Throughout that process, you can expect to conceptualize and develop new product prototypes, execute experiments and prepare results for review, and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups. You can also expect to:
Learn and utilize on-line specification system
Manage individual tasks
Assist team with product cutting, plant trials, and testing



Do you have what it takes?

You will complete your Bachelors degree in Food Science or a related program of study no later than June 2023 (January start dates available for December grads)
You have knowledge in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing, and commercialization
You desire to be a leader and grow within the Research & Development function
You have the flexibility to relocate
You can travel up to 30%
You have proven leadership abilities (i.e. collaboration, influencing & problem solving skills)


Physical Requirements

Work in and around cramped/confined spaces
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.
Use of tools, equipment, and machinery
Driving a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed
Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens



We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:

Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+
One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index
Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine
Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nations 50 most civic-minded companies
Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation


Our Benefits:


We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)


Our Company:


Conagra Brands is one ofNorth America'sleading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team thats passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye,Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit
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Conagra Brandsis an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.