Senior R&D Technologist
Core
Lead in-plant experiments to drive innovation in packaging, equipment, product development, and process optimization for processed meats.
Role type
Senior R&D Technologist (Food Science/Meat Processing)
Builds
New meat products, optimized production processes, and compliant packaging solutions
Domain
Food Science / Meat Processing / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental design, statistical analysis, meat science principles, food safety regulations (USDA/FDA), laboratory project planning, cost optimization, technical communication
Preferred skills
peer-reviewed publications in meat quality, Master's degree
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Design and execute independent experiments on food safety and product development; provide technical guidance to plant QA and operations on chemistry and production issues; optimize ingredients and formulations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs; analyze test products to ensure compliance and performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
