Meat Scientist

The R&D team is responsible for developing products from concept to commercialization.  The Meat Scientist position plays a key role in delivering excellence in product design to ensure flavor, functionality, and innovation.  

Essential Functions:

• Develop food products that deliver on quality, cost, and commercialization expectations

• Agility in delivering exceptional product quality on aggressive timelines.  A sense of urgency with high quality output is essential to the success of this position

• Advanced understanding of ingredient functionality in proteins and processing for optimal product development

• Inspire the organization with strategic vision and innovative product concepts

• Work closely with Regulatory and Labeling & Specifications teams to ensure all regulatory, nutritional, labeling goals are achieved through development

• Collaborate with Commercialization, Operation, and Supplier teams to ensure an efficient translation of product formulas to Bellisio Foods production facilities

• Acquire and apply new industry ingredient and equipment technologies

• Educate internal and external partners on food trend, technologies, and processes

• Act as a leader and ambassador for Product Development, R&D, and Bellisio Foods

• 20-40% travel required to production facilities and customer presentations

• Other job responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• 5 - 8 years of protein product development and commercialization

• Strong sense of curiosity and desire to learn and grow personally and professionally within the department, company, and industry

• Degree in Meat Science or related field

• Passion for food and the food industry

• Culinary experience or education is a plus

• Comprehension of USDA regulations.  Familiarity with Gluten Free, non-GMO, low fat, low carb, sodium reduction, and religious dietary guidelines is beneficial

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Champions a “What If” attitude, searches and provides new ideas and solutions

• Strong presentation skills to internal and external customers

• Adaptability and flexibility to focus quickly on changing situations and objectives

• Attention to detail, organization, and solutions oriented are all keys to success

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.  Comfortable learning new data management systems.  SAP experience is a plus

• Be an engaged and eager participant in the growth of the Bellisio Foods business

Bellisio Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status. 

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.