Aj T.
Ph.D. in Food Science
- Role
- Associate Scientist Product Development at Kraft Heinz
- Location
- Geneva, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Associate Scientist Product Development
Aug 2025 — Present · Glenview, IL, US
Responsible for developing and commercializing new products, renovating existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Meat, Cheese, Coffee, & Snacking Category. Work collaboratively with Packaging R&D, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management, Regulatory, Marketing, and Sales to drive, scope, execute projects to meet the business objectives. Technical project leadership activities include prototype development, cost evaluations, execution of factory trials, development of product specification, factory document generation, recipe and label development, shelf-life assessment. Other project leadership activities include conducting risk and feasibility assessments, coordinating with cross-functional teammates to organize product tastings and sensory evaluations, set-ups of systems for new ingredients and finished goods.Examine new product development areas for innovative, creative, and trending products.
Education
Harry D. Jacobs High School
High School Degree
2008 — 2012
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Science
2018 — 2022
Elgin Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Food Science and Technology
2012 — 2014
Judson University
BioChemistry, Food Science and Technology
2014 — 2016
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Masters in Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition
2016 — 2018
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