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What this role is
This role develops new and improved poultry products through the full commercialization cycle, from formulation and prototyping through production validation and scaling. It suits scientists with expertise in food formulation, processing, and regulatory requirements who can work cross-functionally and travel regularly to production facilities.
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What they ask for
Required
- Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering, Protein Science or related field, or 8+ years relevant R&D experience without degree
- Knowledge of scientific methods and product formulation
- Understanding of regulatory labeling and food safety requirements
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
- Project management skills
- Verbal and written communication skills with presentation ability
- MS Office proficiency
- Willingness to travel minimum 25% (12+ trips annually)
Nice to have
- Poultry new product development and optimization experience
- Battered and breaded products experience
- Water jet portioning technology knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration on innovation and IP development