Food Scientist - New Product Development
About The Position
West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard. Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment! We are currently hiring for: Job Title: Food Scientist - New Product Development Job Summary: The Research and Development Team are expanding and is looking for a new inventor to join their team as a Food Scientist. We focus on developing and perfecting new product offerings for the grocery, deli, restaurant industries and ready to eat packaged sandwiches. The position is based out the corporate office in West Liberty, Iowa and the Pilot Plant across town. You will have the ability to create, test, and improve upon existing formulations and commercialization of products.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of related research and development experience in the food and beverage industry is required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Science is required.
- Ability to travel for production facility needs and customer meetings.
- Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a pilot plant setting is preferred.
- Education and formal training in the food development and manufacturing process is preferred.
- Sandwich development experience would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Focus on development of meat formulations focusing on deli meat applications.
- Apply science and technology to meat research and development.
- Conduct and sensory studies and interpret data that is collected.
- Plan and design product processes working with operations and engineering teams.
- Lead research within the R & D Team towards new new product development.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives as it relates to development of current and new products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Discount Benefits
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
