Meat Development Specialist
6 days ago
We are seeking a seasoned Meat Scientist to join our R&D team in the United States, specifically in Chicago, Illinois.
As a key contributor to product development and innovation for our Meat Snacks portfolio, you will report to the Senior Food Scientist for Meat Snacks.
You will leverage your culinary expertise and food-centric approach to enhance existing products and introduce new ones. With a deep understanding of consumer preferences and food trends, you will work at our Innovation Tech Center in Downtown Chicago, creating innovations that enrich Conagra's snacking portfolio.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop new Meat Snack products from concept to commercialization.
* Conduct plant trials and new product startups using pilot plant equipment under guidance.
* Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes based on consumer demand.
* Use online specification system.
* Guide product cuttings, plant trials, and testing, and prepare results for review.
**Requirements:**
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Animal Science, or related field.
* 3+ years of relevant industry experience not inclusive of internships or co-ops.
* Experience with meat product development.
* Knowledge in food product design, formulation, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization.
* Experience with ingredient functionality and cost savings projects.
* Curiosity for consumer demand and innovations within the CPG and culinary space.
**Physical Requirements:**
* Ability to work in and around cramped/confined spaces.
* Climb with stairs or ladders.
* Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens.
* Use tools, equipment, and machinery.
* May travel up to 30% of time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative, including driving a company or rental vehicle.
The estimated salary for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
We offer comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement.
We also provide great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k), and stock purchase plan.
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies, offering choices for every occasion through iconic brands such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands like Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry.
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