Research and Development Project Leader- Food Scientist

Salary Range : $65,000 to $90,000+ depending on experience

Job Summary : The Research and Development Project Leader is responsible for new product development, process improvement and cost reduction efforts. This role will support the formulation, testing and commercialization of products.

This position will be based out of our corporate offices in West Liberty, Iowa.

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 internally and externally.
• Interpret data that is collected.
• Plan and design product processes working with operations and engineering teams.
• Collect and analyze data collected during development processes.
• Report plant trial findings, determine next steps and provide recommendations throughout the project timeline.
• Lead research in connection with new product development.
• Lead research in connection with process development and process improvement.
• Provide technical support and expertise in relation to new products and processes.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives as it relates to development of current and new products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

The following benefits are available :

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.

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.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!