Sr/Scientist - Meat

Chicago, IL

Posted: 04/15/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Food & Beverage Job Number: 86.25KG Pay Rate: 90,000 - 120,000 Remote: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Sr/Scientist-Meat

Reporting directly to the Vice President of R&D, this role will interface cross-functionally with departments such as Product Development, Regulatory, Culinary, Sales, Accounting, and Operations.  This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulate innovative dry seasoning blends for industrial food manufacturing customers
  • Manage multiple development projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Contribute to the enhancement of product development processes, from benchtop formulation to scale-up and production
  • Identify and source new raw materials and supplier partnerships to elevate product uniqueness and quality
  • Collaborate with flavor houses and suppliers to develop or discover new ingredients
  • Deliver technical presentations to internal stakeholders and clients

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$90,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, 401(k).  Dog friendly environment.

Job Requirements

Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Meat Science, or a closely related field
  • 4+ years of experience in product development and commercialization, preferably within processed meats
  • Strong project management skills and in-depth technical knowledge of food processing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint); experience with FRM (Formula Recipe Management) is a plus
  • Background in meat science and/or meat processing is required
  • Food service industry experience is a plus

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys@cps4jobs.com.

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