Senior R&D Meat Scientist: Product & Process Innovation

CHEManager International

Holland (MI)

In loco

USD 100.000 - 140.000

Tempo pieno

3 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Indiana Packers Corporation is seeking an experienced R&D Meat Scientist to translate culinary concepts into scalable products. You will lead applied research across the value-added portfolio, run plant trials, and collaborate with Operations, QA, Sales and Regulatory to move concepts from idea to commercialization while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role is onsite near IPC facilities with travel as needed.

Competenze

Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science, or related discipline; Master's or PhD preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience in meat / food product development, pork formulation preferred
Strong understanding of meat functionality (protein bind, blending, water activity, cook loss, emulsions) and processing systems
Experience in USDA-regulated facilities; working knowledge of USDA-FSIS regulations, HACCP, food-safety management systems, and USDA labeling requirements and standards of identity
Proven ability to translate scientific results into practical, commercial solutions, with strong documentation and communication skills
Experience in pork processing preferred but not required
Additional valued experience: cured, smoked, further-processed product expertise; sensory evaluation and shelf-life validation; DOE and data-driven decision making; clean-label / ingredient-reduction formulation

Mansioni

Design and execute applied R&D projects focused on product quality, yield improvement, shelf-life extension, and process optimization
Develop and optimize formulations, processes, and product specifications to meet customer, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements
Lead plant trials and scale-up, troubleshooting processing issues such as bind, emulsion, purge, texture variability, yield, and cook loss
Own precise documentation of formulas, specifications, protocols, and process parameters, and prepare clear technical reports
Partner with Operations, Engineering, QA, Sales and Marketing, and Regulatory to translate business and customer needs into technical solutions
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products to identify opportunities