Sr. Food Scientist, Meat

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading meat science company located in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Meat Scientist to support product opportunities in both animal and plant-based proteins. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive product innovation, and establish an on-site meat science laboratory. Responsibilities include leading product development, conducting experiments, and facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams. A salary of $140,000 and benefits are offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally to set goals and timetables.
• Expertise in meat science and protein applications.
• Experience in leading product development and commercialization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for meat product development.
• Drive innovation in meat science and develop new protein applications.
• Establish and maintain an on-site meat science laboratory.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and quality teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Meat product development

Innovation in protein applications

Job description

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].

JO: 137.25KK

Salary: $140,000

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