Sr. Food Scientist (Meats)

Sr. Food Scientist (Meats)

LOCATION

St Louis, MO

TYPE

Direct Hire

SALARY

$110,000 - $140,000 / yr

ID

AZ...

POSTED

Jul 24, 2025

Salary: $110,000-$140,000 + PAID Relocation

You'll help build out a new on-site meat science lab, work closely with cross-functional teams, and support commercialization from concept to launch.

Responsibilities:

Lead meat and protein product development (animal and plant-based)

Design and run experiments to support commercial strategy

Evaluate sensory, physical, and analytical properties of products

Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies

Collaborate across teams (Marketing, Sales, Quality, etc.)

Present solutions to customers and support sales with technical expertise

Help set up and maintain the new meat science lab

Qualifications:

Bachelor's (10+ years) or Master's (5+ years) in Food Science or related field

5+ years of hands-on meat product development

Experience with meat sticks, cold cuts, nuggets, and breaded items preferred

Strong knowledge of ingredients, manufacturing processes, and sensory evaluation

Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, and communication

Team player who can manage multiple projects

Lab, pilot, and occasional manufacturing floor work

May require lifting, working in varied temperatures, and some travel

*Ideal Candidate will posses experience in meat application development, meat sticks, cold cuts, nuggets, breaded products etc.