Meat Scientist
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Research and Development Director you will utilize your meat science expertise to support innovation and margin expansion across our premium meat snacks brands Fatty and Dukes. With a curiosity for consumer demand and food trends you will work in our Innovation Tech Center in downtown Chicago to create innovations that are an asset to Conagras snacking portfolio.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Develop new meat snack products from concept through successful commercialization.
Conduct plant trials and support new product startups.
Plan prioritize and complete projects while maintaining accurate and complete records.
Work with pilot plant equipment under guidance.
Conceptualize and develop innovative product prototypes.
Utilize online specification systems to document and manage product information.
Design experiments and prepare results for technical review.
Understand consumer demand spaces and translate insights into new product concepts.
Lead product cuttings plant trials and product testing activities.
Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment including cleaning equipment utensils and work surfaces.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
Ingredients for Your Success
Bachelors degree in Food Science Meat Science Animal Science or a related field.
3 years of relevant food product development experience specifically with meat products.
Experience developing meat-based food products.
Knowledge of ingredient functionality and cost savings initiatives.
Curiosity for consumer trends innovation and the consumer packaged goods industry.
Knowledge of food product design formulation process design scale-up plant testing and commercialization.
Strong organization project management and communication skills.
Experience working in laboratory pilot plant and manufacturing environments.
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be to walk around the facility climb stairs/ladders kneel or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment. Noise levels can be high and temperatures may vary.
Number of Days in Office: 4
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Compensation
Pay Range:$64000-$95000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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