Job Description

We are looking for a Food **Research Technician II** to support our R&D Food Scientists onsite in Omaha, Nebraska. As a Food **Research Technician II** , reporting to the Sr Food Scientist, you'll support the development of innovative food by assisting with lab work, kitchen tasks, and inventory management-bringing experience with food preparation and organizational excellence to a collaborative, hands-on environment. you will work with food scientists and pilot plant staff to prepare products for bench-top, pilot plant, or production testing. **What you'll do in this role:** + Assist with bench-top and pilot plant testing, including minor culinary tasks such as dicing, chopping, and cooking in an industrial setting. + Set up, operate, sanitize, and reassemble lab and kitchen equipment. + Prepare samples and ingredients for testing; manage ordering, stocking, and inventory. + Support Food Scientists with sample preparation and meeting setups. + Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab, kitchen, and storage areas. + Execute experiments using established procedures and record accurate data. **What you'll bring:** + High School diploma or GED required. + 2+ years' work experience in a food or lab environment + Must have inventory management system experience. + Basic knowledge of food safety practices and cooking skills. + Willingness to taste different food products for evaluation purposes. + Operation of specialized lab equipment with training. **Physical Requirements:** + Standing for prolonged periods, up to 4 hours continuously. + Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, heat, cold, wet and slippery conditions and exposure to all food allergens. \#LI-MH1 \#LI-ONSITE \#LI-ASSOCIATE **Compensation:** Pay Range:$42,000-$55,000 _The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees._ **Our Benefits:** We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: + Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement + Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan + Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement + Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities **Our Company:** At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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