Food Scientist - Meat Formulation
Our client is a well-established food manufacturer with more than 50 years of success supplying innovative protein, sauce, and bakery products to major retailers, foodservice distributors, and leading quick-service restaurant brands across North America. The organization offers the stability of a long-standing business combined with the agility and visibility of a mid-sized company, providing employees with the opportunity to make a significant impact on product innovation and business growth.
Lead the formulation and development of USDA-regulated meat products, including beef, pork, and poultry. Develop new recipes, processing procedures, and product specifications for new product launches, customer requests, and cost optimization initiatives. Plan, execute, and evaluate product trials, pilot runs, and commercial scale-up activities. Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and competitive product assessments. Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Maintenance teams to ensure successful commercialization. Support continuous improvement efforts related to formulation, ingredient functionality, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
A successful Food Scientist - Meat Formulation should have: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related discipline. 2+ years of USDA meat formulation experience; 3+ years preferred. Hands-on experience developing and formulating meat protein products. Strong understanding of meat ingredients, seasonings, flavors, binders, and ingredient functionality. Experience conducting sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies. Preferred Qualifications Experience with nutritional analysis software such as ESHA Genesis or similar platforms. Experience supporting products through full commercialization and plant scale-up
Join a growing, financially stable food manufacturer with a strong industry reputation. Work on products sold through major retail, foodservice, and restaurant channels. Gain exposure to every stage of product development from concept through launch. Highly visible position with direct interaction across multiple business functions and senior leadership. Competitive compensation package including annual bonus potential, PTO, and comprehensive benefits. Salary of $90,000 to $105,000.
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