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Kraft Heinz Company · Glenview R&D Center, IL

# Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev

Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America Senior individual contributor Research & Science 

Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted May 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837393731)

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## Job description

​​Based in the Philadelphia business unit, lead and support packaging projects spanning innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG ​Work with cross functional teams, acting as packaging lead to drive execution across multiple projects from different business units/product categories ​Understanding the business need, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products ​Manage multiple assignments/ projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives ​Complete packaging testing, qualification and commercialization while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments ​Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams ​Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products ​Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail ​Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions are a must​ Bachelor's degree plus minimum
- 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus minimum
- 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD degree plus
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, packaging equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
- Proven track record of leading packaging projects from concept through successful commercialization, with direct ownership of results Understanding of beginning to end commercialization for new product launches
- Build out and take accountability for Packaging R&D timeline actions, ensuring tasks are clearly planned and executed
- Provides ownership of actions and understands role and responsibilities within cross functional project teams Hands-on experience developing or supporting IML (in-mold labeling) and film packaging components strongly preferred; willingness to quickly learn and apply new packaging technologies valued
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and manage packaging specification systems (such as documentation, updates, and data accuracy) to support quality and compliance
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work Willingness to travel 30%

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: May 28, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 143 days
- Location: Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837393731)

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