Meat Scientist

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with Health Reimbursement Account

Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay

Long Term Disability available

Paid Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays

401K with a 100% Employer match on 5.5% eligible earnings

Tuition Reimbursement & more!

Job summary

Jones Dairy Farm, located in Fort Atkinson, WI, is looking for a Meat Scientist to develop new products and improve existing formulations. The role includes collaborating with teams on quality and food safety while managing testing programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, excellent communication skills, and 3 years of experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work with and direct production workers.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to product development and testing.
• Test and recommend changes for product quality.
• Work with cross-functional teams for validation.
• Manage smokehouse and oven program validation.
• Provide guidance for forming plate use.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Working knowledge of production equipment

Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or related science

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturer of Premium Meat Products in Fort Atkinson

Jones Dairy Farm, a family owned and operated business for over 135 years, is seeking a Meat Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to interact and collaborate with management/employees and suppliers to develop new products as well as assist in new and existing product formulations.

Position Summary

Assists and coordinates the process of developing new products, process improvement projects, new ingredient testing, new equipment testing, and new supplier testing. Understands food principles, interactions of various ingredients, and is familiar with USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and leads projects related to product development, non-meat ingredient testing, meat ingredient testing, and new equipment testing in the production area or the Product Development (PD) center (flex testing schedule dependent on project, e.g. Nights, mornings, weekends may be needed).
• Test, validate, and recommend changes to production processes to improve product quality, yield, and overall performance.
• Works with cross functional teams (QA, operations, regulatory, procurement) to validate formulation and process information for new/existing products related to shelf life and food safety, collects processing and finished product data (LIMs data, Plant Matrix, etc.) for specification development, and provides formulation expertise for projects assigned to role.
• Manages JDF smokehouse and oven program validation, calibration, and maintenance and makes necessary recommendations to operations/maintenance team for quality and efficiency.
• Provides process control support by managing forming equipment databases, relationship with forming plate manufacturers, and provides guidance to cross-functional teams (operations, PI, maintenance) for forming plate use/needs for new products and existing products.
• Accepts special projects as dictated by business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience or Training: 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates a working knowledge of and ability to run/learn all production equipment. Ability to work with and direct all production workers and supervisors to run tests.

Technology/Equipment: Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to learn multiple software programs related to processing and data management.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or related science.

Technology/Equipment: Meat processing equipment knowledge, meat formulation experience, and inherent knowledge of USDA regulations.

Benefits Package

We offer excellent compensation and benefit packages:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• Paid Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with a 100% Employer match on 5.5% eligible earnings
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and apply online @ www.jonesdairyfarm.com/jobs-at-jones.

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