Food Scientist, Meat Formulation & Launch

Michael Page; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Food Scientist - Meat Formulation to lead the formulation and development of USDA-regulated meat products across beef, pork, and poultry, from concept through scale-up.

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and leadership to drive product innovation, cost optimization, and successful commercialization, with hands-on development and plant-scale trials in Illinois.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Meat formulation

Sensory evaluation

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or related

Tools

ESHA Genesis

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Food Scientist - Meat Formulation to lead the formulation and development of USDA-regulated meat products across beef, pork, and poultry, from concept through scale-up.

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and leadership to drive product innovation, cost optimization, and successful commercialization, with hands-on development and plant-scale trials in Illinois.