Sr. Scientist, R&D - Product Dev Kraft HeinzSr. Scientist, R&D - Product DevGlenview, Illinois$89,800–$112,200 / yearBachelor’s degree required in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant product development experience within CPG, food and beverage, or a related industry; or master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or PhD plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Scientist, Away From Home and KHI leads product development across medium- to high-complexity projects for the Away From Home / KHI business, supporting a broad portfolio of innovation, renovation, and brand maintenance initiatives.
Principal Scientist, R&D – Consumer Experience (CX) Product Insights Kraft HeinzPrincipal Scientist, R&D – Consumer Experience (CX) Product InsightsGlenview, Illinois$104,200–$130,200 / yearMinimum of6+ years (BS), 5+ years (MS) or4+ years (PhD) in consumer/product research, consumer experience, or applied insights supporting product development and commercialization—CPG or food & beverage strongly preferred—with demonstrated progression as a technical authority across multiple brands/platforms and vendor ecosystems. You architect fit-for-purpose CX learning strategies across the end-to-end product lifecycle,from front-end exploration and ideation through launch readiness,ensuring methodological rigor, evidence quality, and decision-ready synthesis that accelerates innovation and renovation.
Principal Scientist, R&D – Consumer Experience Packaging Research SME Kraft HeinzPrincipal Scientist, R&D – Consumer Experience Packaging Research SMEGlenview, IllinoisMinimum of 6+ years (BS), 5+ years (MS) or 4+ years (PhD) in consumer/product research, consumer experience, or applied insights supporting product development and commercialization—CPG or food & beverage strongly preferred—with demonstrated progression as a technical authority across multiple brands/platforms and vendor ecosystems. You architect fit-for-purpose CX learning strategies across the end-to-end product lifecycle, from front-end exploration and ideation through launch readiness, ensuring methodological rigor, evidence quality, and decision-ready synthesis that accelerates innovation and renovation.
Associate Scientist, R&D – Product Development Kraft HeinzAssociate Scientist, R&D – Product DevelopmentGlenview, IllinoisOur 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. The candidate will be an R&D resource for technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on new product development, portfolio renovation, quality improvement, and brand maintenance.
Extrusion Scientist - Decatur, IL ADMExtrusion Scientist - Decatur, ILDecatur, IL$60,000–$92,000 / yearWe are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow.
Principal Scientist - Liquid Product Development Bryn MawrPrincipal Scientist - Liquid Product DevelopmentBroadview, IllinoisThis role requires deep expertise in formulation, processing (thermal/non-thermal), and shelf-life stability, combined with strong manufacturing integration, direct customer engagement, and project leadership capabilities. Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in food science, chemistry, and product development with a focus on shelf-stable liquid systems (e.g., emulsions, sauces, dressings, beverages).
NewPrincipal Scientist Actalent IncPrincipal ScientistBartlett, IL$100,000–$150,000 / yearWe are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service. This role involves approximately 75% hands-on laboratory work, combined with technical leadership, patent development, customer collaboration, and team management.
Principal Scientist - Liquid Product Development BroadviewIL Newly Weds Foods IncPrincipal Scientist - Liquid Product Development BroadviewILBroadview, IL$110,000–$125,000 / yearThis role requires deep expertise in formulation, processing (thermal/non-thermal), and shelf-life stability, combined with strong manufacturing integration, direct customer engagement, and project leadership capabilities. Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in food science, chemistry, and product development with a focus on shelf-stable liquid systems (e.g., emulsions, sauces, dressings, beverages).
Lipid Science & Applications Scientist I - Decatur, IL ADMLipid Science & Applications Scientist I - Decatur, ILDecatur, IL$49,000–$91,000 / yearSupport Operations in troubleshooting and optimizing current oilseeds related processes, including working with various feedstocks for manufacture, production, purification, stabilization, and packaging of vegetable oils, fats, and specialty oils to support customers and commercial teams. The ADM R&D Lipid Science & Applications Group (LS&A) & Oil Processing Group is seeking candidates for a scientist to work on a variety of projects to support ADM’s Refined Oils business, with emphasis on running and maintaining the pilot plant equipment and laboratory oil processing equipment.
Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Dev The Kraft Heinz CoAssociate Scientist, R&D - Product DevGlenview, ILSupport activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf-life assessments, and technical support for initial factory production. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments and tasks concurrently, work effectively with cross-functional partners, and continue building technical capability through hands-on development and commercialization work.
Associate Scientist, R&D - Packaging Dev The Kraft Heinz CoAssociate Scientist, R&D - Packaging DevGlenview, IL$68,900–$86,100 / yearJob Duties: Support and lead packaging commercialization activities for new and renovated package launches from concept through implementation, including material specifications, trials and testing, technical drawings, artwork and graphics development, start-up procedures. This role supports development initiatives across innovation, renovation, and brand maintenance within our North American Away from Home business, while also leading lower-complexity projects.
Relocate to Chicago: Director, Food Science & Product Development - Edibles Green Thumb Industries IncRelocate to Chicago: Director, Food Science & Product Development - EdiblesChicago, IL$155,000–$170,000 / yearThis role owns the product development process end-to-end: translating product briefs into winning formulations, building and running a sensory sampling and evaluation process, vetting and qualifying new ingredients, and developing and owning product specifications that guide consistent, high-quality products. This is a GMP facility and the Employee Hygiene and Personal Effects Policy must be followed, which prohibits wearing/having false eyelashes/eyelash extensions, false/long fingernails, fingernail polish/art, hairpins, non-permanent jewelry (permanent means it can only be removed surgically), and other items that may fall off.
Research Scientist (Research Associate) - 1-year Term Northwestern UniversityResearch Scientist (Research Associate) - 1-year TermEvanston, IL$100,000–$120,000 / yearThrough creating and operating an automated cell-free protein synthesis and characterization wet-lab, connected through an AI-directed protein design-build-test-learn framework, DREAM will enable users from across the U.S. to engineer custom proteins in rapid, automated, accessible and reliable steps instead of the months to years required with current practices. The AI-Driven, Rapid, Experimental Automation Machine (DREAM) Cloud Lab for Protein Engineering aims to be a national user facility that will accelerate the engineering of proteins for a range of important biotechnology applications spanning manufacturing, materials, medicine, waste recycling, agriculture, food, mining and more.
Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical & Material Science Tate & LyleAssociate Principal Scientist, Analytical & Material ScienceHoffman Estates, IllinoisWe collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Act as the subject matter expert for technical sales and customer-facing teams, providing scientific guidance, supporting customer engagements, and translating complex material science data into actionable insights and customer-focused solutions.
NewScientist (I) Small Scale Fermentation - Proteins, Decatur, IL ADMScientist (I) Small Scale Fermentation - Proteins, Decatur, ILDecatur, IL$49,000–$91,000 / yearThe Small Scale Fermentation – Proteins team, located within R&D headquarter at Decatur IL, is recruiting a motivated scientist to execute bench-scale fermentation experiments in supporting critical biotechnology projects with a heavy focus on Proteins fermentation processes. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.
NewScientist (II) Small Scale Fermentation - Proteins, Decatur, IL ADMScientist (II) Small Scale Fermentation - Proteins, Decatur, ILDecatur, IL$60,000–$92,000 / yearThe Small Scale Fermentation – Proteins team, located within R&D headquarter at Decatur IL, is recruiting a motivated scientist to execute bench-scale fermentation experiments in supporting critical biotechnology projects with a heavy focus on Proteins fermentation processes. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.
NewSenior Research Scientist, Process Chemistry - Decatur, IL ADMSenior Research Scientist, Process Chemistry - Decatur, ILDecatur, IL$90,000–$144,200 / yearWe are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Associate Research Scientist Fresenius Kabi AGAssociate Research ScientistLake Zurich, IL$85,000–$100,000 / yearThe successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment. Must be able to routinely perform analytical laboratory testing while also demonstrating critical thinking including study design, interpretation of complex data sets, propose next steps for investigations based on newly acquired data.
Sr. Scientist (Extractable & Leachable) Fresenius Kabi AGSr. Scientist (Extractable & Leachable)Melrose Park, IL$90,000–$100,000 / yearBachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences with 5+ years of related experience or a master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences with 3+years of related experience or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering with one to three years of related experience is required. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.
Sr Drug Safety Scientist Fresenius Kabi AGSr Drug Safety ScientistLake Zurich, IL$133,000–$146,000 / yearThe successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment. Serves as operational lead responsible for receiving, assessing, obtaining follow-up, processing, and reporting adverse drug events regarding company pharmaceutical, nutrition, and biological products.