End-to-End Meat Product R&D Leader

Branding Iron Holdings; Illinois; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Annual incentive program

Descripción de la vacante

Branding Iron Holdings in Illinois seeks a Senior R&D Scientist to lead formula and process development for new and existing products, driving innovation from ideation through commercialization and collaborating across departments to support strategic objectives.

You will conduct ingredient research, design scalable recipes, plan plant trials, oversee scale-up, and ensure regulatory and quality standards while steering cross-functional teams toward revenue growth and enhanced product quality.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of industry experience, or 3–8 years with a graduate degree.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end development of new products, from concept creation to full-scale manufacturing
• Conduct ingredient research and source novel components for innovative formulations and cost reduction opportunities
• Design and execute structured ideation processes aligned with company goals and consumer trends
• Develop and optimize recipes for flavor, texture, nutrition, and shelf life, ensuring regulatory and quality standards
• Plan and conduct plant trials, oversee scale-up, and troubleshoot technical challenges
• Create and manage product specifications and bill of materials (BOM) reviews
• Maintain accurate records and analyze reports
• Ownership of formulas and production instructions until proven successful
• Provide onsite monitoring and technical assistance during product testing and manufacturing
• Lead commercialization of product changes and implementation of new items and processes
• Document all R&D activities, formulations, and ingredient specifications with attention to detail
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new formulations, processes, and equipment
• Identify and lead projects to drive revenue and margin growth
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and market dynamics in meat science, food safety, and food processing
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Branding Iron Holdings in Illinois seeks a Senior R&D Scientist to lead formula and process development for new and existing products, driving innovation from ideation through commercialization and collaborating across departments to support strategic objectives.

You will conduct ingredient research, design scalable recipes, plan plant trials, oversee scale-up, and ensure regulatory and quality standards while steering cross-functional teams toward revenue growth and enhanced product quality.