Senior Meat Scientist (On-Site)

Our client, a leading specialty ingredients manufacturer , is seeking a Senior Meat Scientist to join their Applications R&D team .

This role focuses on innovation and product development across both animal- and plant-based protein applications, with an emphasis on meat products such as meat sticks, cold cuts, nuggets, and breaded items.

This high-impact position requires technical leadership , hands-on development , and cross-functional collaboration from concept to commercialization.

Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of meat science, protein functionality , and consumer-driven innovation .

Salary range :

• $110,000 to $170,000 a year Key Responsibilities Lead R&D initiatives for meat and protein-based product development, from concept to market launch.
• Design and execute experiments involving physical, analytical, and sensory testing.
• Translate market and consumer insights into technical strategies and product innovations.
• Build and manage an on-site meat science lab to support application development.
• Deliver technical support and presentations to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, trends, and competitor offerings in the protein space.
• Support scale-up and pilot trials with manufacturing and operations teams.
• Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience  or  Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on meat product development experience (required).
• Strong knowledge of meat processing, raw material functionality, and sensory science .
• Proven success in product innovation and commercialization within the protein segment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and formulation tools.
• Experience working in lab, pilot, and plant environments.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
• Why Join?
• This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned scientist to drive innovation , influence future food solutions, and help shape the direction of protein development in a collaborative, forward-thinking R&D environment.
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