Sr. Food Scientist, Meat

CPS Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc is seeking a Meat Scientist to strengthen their Applications R&D team. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in both animal and plant-based protein products, leading development efforts and collaborating across functions. A strong background in food science, particularly in meat product development, is essential. The role offers a competitive salary of $140,000 and requires technical leadership to address complex challenges in product commercialization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience in meat product development.
• Strong understanding of functional and sensory evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, commercialization, and innovation in meat science.
• Collaborate across departments and with external organizations.
• Design and operate an on-site meat science laboratory.

Skills

Meat product development

Product innovation

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Functional evaluation methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

This Meat Scientist position, within the Applications R&D team, will leverage scientific training and industrial experience to support and develop protein product opportunities (animal and plant-based) and complementary nutritional applications. The role is expected to tackle projects with significant technical challenges, ensuring diligence in the development, scale-up, and commercialization of innovative products that deliver on business goals.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide technical and thought leadership, collaborate with external laboratories and universities, and play a pivotal role in establishing an on-site meat science laboratory. The position requires a strong ability to work cross-functionally to set goals and timetables, drive innovation, and support commercialization efforts. Additionally, this individual will support both local and global strategies and business initiatives while providing technical expertise to internal and external customers.

This role not only emphasizes meat product development but also involves driving broader innovation in protein applications and supporting the commercial team by translating unmet consumer needs into actionable science and technology strategies.

Essential Functions

• Lead and champion a culture of safety across all activities.
• Drive product development, innovation, and novel applications in meat science.
• Provide technical leadership to address complex challenges, simplifying issues by focusing on critical priorities.
• Serve as a technical expert, solving broader business issues through science and technology strategies.
• Lead the conceptualization, development, and commercialization of new meat products and technologies.
• Develop and execute experiments to create technical application data supporting the business’s commercial strategy.
• Design, conduct, and analyze product tests, including sensory analysis, physical testing, and analytical evaluations.
• Validate and optimize the functional performance and sensory properties of ingredients in meat and protein applications (both animal and plant-based).
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and developments in meat science, fostering strong relationships with customers, research institutions, and industry organizations.
• Support new product opportunities for protein and complementary nutritional applications.
• Represent the organization in customer meetings, presenting technologies and solutions effectively.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Senior Management to achieve cross-functional business objectives.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, and internal departments on meat application issues.
• Deliver written and oral reports on project status, experimental results, and technical recommendations.
• Support the commercial team by translating unmet consumer needs into actionable science and technology strategies.
• Lead the design and setup of an on-site meat science laboratory, ensuring proper maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Ensure the integrity of the R&D laboratory through accurate record-keeping, test design, and adherence to sanitary practices.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Sam Kovacevic at [e-mail] .

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$140,000

Benefits Available

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or a related scientific field with 10+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in meat product development is required.
• Proven track record in new technology development, product innovation, and commercialization.
• Expertise in meat product manufacturing, raw material components, and variability in production processes.
• Strong understanding of functional and sensory evaluation methods.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Sam Kovacevic at [e-mail] .

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