Job Description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The Senior Scientist - Sauces will directly support the Distinctive Brands segment of our Meals & Beverage Division focusing on core research, product development, and innovation for Rao’s Homemade and Limited Reserve Sauces, the fastest growing brand in COS (center of store) delivering restaurant quality meals at home.  Core products include our Italian tomato based red sauces, dairy based white sauces and pesto. This position will lead innovative food development projects from concept to commercialization, driving research efforts that enhance innovation, product quality, functionality, efficiency and consumer insights.  This role requires a deep understanding of food science principles, culinary techniques, regulatory requirements and market trends, along with excellent leadership and communication skills to lead cross-functional projects with support from both internal and external partners to deliver unwavering success and brand expansion.

What you will do…

Develop and commercialize differentiated new products supporting the values of unrivaled quality, creativity and innovation, and speed to market across core brands, existing pipeline, and innovation platforms Advance the business through technical, culinary and formulation excellence ensuring all aspects meet or exceed the quality and product performance requirements within a managed timeline and cost objective Partner within the Business Unit to mitigate input costs, anticipate inflationary changes and enhance margins through joint cost leadership Influence and support internal teams, external stakeholders, and programs  Thrive in a fast-paced culture focused on change ready leadership and resiliency.

• Lead and manage R&D projects, including development of new food products and continuous improvement
• Conduct experiments and trials to explore new ingredients, processes, and technologies.
• Analyze data and interpret results to inform product development decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market needs and develop innovative solutions.
• Food industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to drive product innovation.
• Ensure all products meet food safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., FDA, USDA) and develop and maintain documentation for product formulations, specifications, and quality control processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - working closely with suppliers and external partners to source ingredients and technologies and present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• This position may require travel up to 40% for plant trials, new product commercialization, ingredient supplier identification, manufacturer process qualification, bench top generation with various partners, sale meeting demonstrations, etc.  Domestic and International travel may be required  

Who you will work with…

You will work with R&D and Commercialization teams.

What you bring to the table (must have) …

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or related field
• 7 years of experience or Master's degree in Food Science 5 years of experience.
• Food Science or Culinary experience in Italian cuisine with demonstrated experience/mastery across a range of thermal processing technologies (low acid, acidified, retort) for application in tomato and cheese & dairy based sauces.

It would be great to have…

• High level of comfort with an iterative development process and the flexibility to direct and lead in an environment with rapid timelines and priorities
• Ability to work under conditions of ambiguity, technical problems to be solved and translation of those problems into high quality solutions
• Drives technical decision making to ensure clarity.  Exhibits strong drive with ownership and delivery of results
• Proficient technical R&D expertise with skills in commercializing shelf stable products/processes in the manufacturing environment.
• Experience with commercialization of sauces is preferred.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to express highly technical ideas and concepts both in written and verbal format; excellent presentation skills are required.
• Superior documentation of work results, data, and analysis required.
• Excellent analytical and risk-based decision-making skills required.
• Strong technical communication skills, proven record of effectively sharing technical results outside of R&D
• Project management experience with ability to analyze data, summarize findings, and coordinate cross-functional teamwork.
• Influence/communicate with internal and external functional partners in a way that fosters collaboration. 
• Skillful in laboratory techniques, hands on prototyping, high speed process and food processing technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance practices in the food industry.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity in product development. Demonstrated business savvy and ability to maintain both a technical depth and business results mindset.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

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