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Join Our Innovative R&D Team in Glenview, IL! Are you passionate about product development and ready to take on a long-term role in a dynamic environment? Join our team in Glenview, IL, where you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a significant impact on our product lines. Glenview offers a vibrant community with great amenities, making it an ideal place to work and live. Job Overview This role involves research-based technical development, providing direction and execution of projects across our North America Zone AFH. You'll support technical projects focused on Innovation and Renovation, working collaboratively with various departments to drive business objectives. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field • Minimum 3–4 years of product development experience • Strong benchtop formulation capability • Experience with bench experiments, prototype work, and analytical measurements • Ability to manage multiple projects independently • Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and communication skills • Full availability to be onsite Monday–Friday • Willingness to travel 15% to factory locations Preferences • Internships or full-time experience in product development • Experience with condiments, sauces, soups, or mac & cheese • Exposure to foodservice/away from home product categories • Experience with sensory testing, shelf life studies, or analytical/nutritional testing Key Responsibilities • Conduct bench top experiments and analytical measurements • Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and compliance with standards • Support development and commercialization of new/improved products • Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales • Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, and factory trials If you're a self-starter with a passion for innovation and a background in food science or engineering, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and contribute to exciting product development projects. Subject Line: Exciting R&D Product Development Opportunity in Glenview By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - Abacus .

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Join Our Innovative R&D Team in Glenview, IL!
Job Overview
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3–4 years of product development experience
Strong benchtop formulation capability
Experience with bench experiments, prototype work, and analytical measurements
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and communication skills
Full availability to be onsite Monday–Friday
Willingness to travel 15% to factory locations
Internships or full-time experience in product development
Experience with condiments, sauces, soups, or mac & cheese
Exposure to foodservice/away from home product categories
Experience with sensory testing, shelf life studies, or analytical/nutritional testing
Conduct bench top experiments and analytical measurements
Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and compliance with standards
Support development and commercialization of new/improved products
Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales
Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, and factory trials
If you're a self-starter with a passion for innovation and a background in food science or engineering, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and contribute to exciting product development projects.
Subject Line: Exciting R&D Product Development Opportunity in Glenview

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