Senior R&D Food Scientist

2 weeks ago


Greeley, Colorado, United States Pilgrim's Full time
Job Title: Senior R&D Food Scientist

Join Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America, as a Senior R&D Food Scientist. This role is based out of our US Headquarters in beautiful Northern Colorado, offering a unique blend of work and play.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food Scientist to lead our product development efforts. As a Senior R&D Food Scientist, you will be responsible for driving the execution of our Fresh and Prepared Poultry strategies by developing, optimizing, and commercializing new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead engagements through product sampling, technical communication, and presentations as a technical touchpoint to key customers and subject matter expert for internal customers.
  • Expertly communicate technical development activities like design of experiment, costing, report analysis, etc. to cross-functional teams.
  • Work cross-functionally with and influence Marketing, Innovation, Sales, Culinary, Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Procurement teams.
  • Direct, formulate, and coordinate development of new products and improvement of existing products within guardrails of plant processes, brand fit, and costing.
  • Troubleshoot product and process opportunities as the subject matter expert in ingredient and applications while engaging vendors for both benchtop and commercial scale requests.
  • Lead vendors in new strategic platform development.
  • Independently collaborate with Operations, Operational Excellence, Research & Optimization, and Quality Assurance teams pertaining to product quality, process, and yield opportunities.
  • Independently collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct sensory experiments and food safety (shelf life) experiments.
  • Prepare technical data collection and reports independently.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in poultry processing, or a related industry, operations, or continuous improvement background required.
  • Experience working in food manufacturing facility required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Well-versed with Project Management Systems and Recipe Development (e.g., SAP).
  • A strong knowledge of USDA and/or FDA guidelines.
  • Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft TEAMS / Cisco Webex.
What We Offer:
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
  • Base salary range of $75,000 - $95,000.
  • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
About Us:

Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents.

We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.



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