Food Scientist- New Product Development

About West Liberty Foods 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.
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We are currently hiring for:
Job Title: Food Scientist - New Product Development
Salary Range: $65,000 to $90,000+ depending on experience
Job Summary: The Research and Development Team are expanding and is looking for an 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.
Job 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.
Job 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.
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.
Ability to travel for production facility needs and customer meetings.
Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.
West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site at .
The following benefits are available:
~ 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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