Food Scientist II-Optimization

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: As a Food Scientist II, you will be responsible for the development of new products and improvement of existing products. You will be the technical expert engaging in customer and cross-functional conversations related to product development. You will work closely with Operations, Operational Excellent (OE), Research and Optimization (R&O), Quality Assurance (QA), Category Marketing, Culinary, Innovation, Regulatory, Procurement, and Sales teams to drive execution of the Fresh and Prepared Poultry strategies by developing, optimizing, and commercializing products. This role will be focused on product development supporting customers’ product needs.

This position places you within the largest global protein company. This role is based out of our US Headquarters, which is located in beautiful Northern Colorado, with quick access to national parks, hiking trails, ski slopes and numerous outdoor activities. Through our values and culture, here at JBS & Pilgrim’s we are dedicated to feeding the world and being the best in all we do.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operations and OE teams to optimize marination processes which maximize yield and product quality.
• Participate in raw material improvements initiatives for prepared food products related to quality, yield, and specification adherence.
• Research and evaluate new equipment, processes, and technologies that can improve product quality and process efficiencies, collaborating with operations, QA, and regulatory teams to validate and implement.
• Lead and execute pilot projects for new technologies, analyzing results and making recommendations for full-scale implementation.
• Analyze processing data, cook yields, slicing yields, and formulation costs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Be a subject matter expert on industry technology trends and advancements in food processing technology.
• Work closely with product development, operations and QA teams to address specification and process related quality or yield issues and implement corrective actions, working with product developers as needed to execute.
• Support OE team in developing robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all current value adding product processes as well as write SOPs for new processes and technologies implemented by R&D.
• Lead cross-departmental projects and initiatives, fostering a collaborative and continuous improvement environment.
• Mentor and develop R&D team members on best practices related to poultry marination and further processing and the use of functional ingredients in product development.
• Provide technical expertise and support to other departments as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
  • BS & 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • MS & 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in food manufacturing facility, operations, or continuous improvement strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-versed in Project Management Systems and Recipe Development (e.g., SAP).
• Strong knowledge of USDA and/or FDA guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft TEAMS / Cisco Webex
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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 $90,000-$115,000
• 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; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct 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.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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