SENIOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Core
Lead complex product development initiatives for meat and poultry products from concept through commercialization, focusing on formulation, process optimization, and technical problem solving.
Role type
Senior IC food product development specialist (meat/poultry)
Builds
Innovative meat and poultry products aligned with processing capabilities and business objectives
Domain
Food industry + meat/poultry science and manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
meat science, poultry science, food chemistry, product formulation, manufacturing process knowledge, project management, technical data analysis, regulatory compliance knowledge, ingredient evaluation
Preferred skills
bilingual English/Spanish, experience with plant trials and manufacturing scale-up, presentation skills, AI-assisted tools proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office, product development systems, AI-assisted tools
Responsibilities
Lead technical execution of product development projects from concept to commercialization; Develop and optimize product formulations balancing quality, manufacturability, and compliance; Plan and execute benchtop, pilot, and plant trials; Evaluate manufacturing processes for improvement and cost reduction; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges; Present technical findings to customers and leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
