Principal Development Scientist - Meat Snacks

Reporting to the Director of R&D, the Principal Development Scientist will lead research and development projects and technology initiatives within the growing meat snacks category. The candidate will serve as the key technical project leader for the Meat Snacks platform and provide technical expertise and leadership.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Meat Science or Food Science plus 7+ years of relevant work experience
• PhD in Meat Science or Food Science plus 5+ years of work experience
• Thorough understanding of meat science and food science principles
• Leadership and proactive attitudes in approaching technical solutions to business and market issues
• Independently manage project work and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Problem-solving skills and ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Knowledge in meat product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing, and commercialization
• Understanding of food industry standards of quality and food safety, FDA regulations, and government regulatory requirements in food processing
• Demonstrated exceptional competence in a basic technology needed to meet business strategy and serve as a technical expert for the corporation
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments with varying conditions (noise, heat, cold, wet surfaces, and exposure to all food allergens)

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Wellness incentive program
• Mental wellbeing support
• Fitness reimbursement
• Great pay
• Bonus incentive opportunity
• Matching 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• On-demand learning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible work-schedules
• Volunteer opportunities