Food Scientist
Core
Develop and execute corporate R&D and innovation initiatives for new product development, process improvement, quality control, and food safety in the meat snack industry.
Role type
Food Scientist (New Product Development)
Builds
New meat snack products, improved processes, and quality-controlled product lines
Domain
Food Science / Meat Processing
Required skills
Product development, ingredient sourcing, plant trial execution, regulatory compliance documentation, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, data recording
Preferred skills
Meat processing industry experience, USDA regulations knowledge, smokehouse operations, shelf-stable meat snack expertise, food manufacturing standards, microbiology
Technologies
Laboratory equipment, plant manufacturing systems
Responsibilities
Drive innovation from internal/external sources, explore alternative ingredients/vendors, identify new platform opportunities, manage projects including plant trials and formula documentation, lead product cuttings for cross-functional teams, maintain product quality and specifications, document nutritional values and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC