Meat Innovation Scientist

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Chicago is seeking a meat science professional to support innovation and margin expansion across premium meat snacks. You will develop new meat snack products from concept to commercialization, lead plant trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate consumer insights into new concepts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Meat Science/Animal Science, 3+ years in meat product development, and experience in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Animal Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant food product development experience specifically with meat products.
• Experience developing meat-based food products.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality and cost savings initiatives.
• Curiosity for consumer trends, innovation, and the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Knowledge of food product design, formulation, process design, scale‑up, plant testing, and commercialization.
• Strong organization, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop new meat snack products from concept through commercialization.
• Conduct plant trials and support new product startups.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete projects with accurate records.
• Work with pilot plant equipment under guidance.
• Conceptualize and develop innovative product prototypes.
• Utilize online specification systems to document and manage product information.
• Design experiments and prepare results for technical review.
• Understand consumer demand spaces and translate insights into new product concepts.
• Lead product cuttings, plant trials, and product testing activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Meat science

Product development

Project management

Laboratory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Food science knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Meat Science/Animal Science

Job description

Conagra Brands in Chicago is seeking a meat science professional to support innovation and margin expansion across premium meat snacks. You will develop new meat snack products from concept to commercialization, lead plant trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate consumer insights into new concepts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Meat Science/Animal Science, 3+ years in meat product development, and experience in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing