Meat Scientist

Meat Scientist Conagra Brands - 3.5 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $64,000 - $95,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Relocation assistance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Gym membership Qualifications Product development project management Developing new product formulations Food processing plant Safety regulations Chemical scale-up projects Food technology Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Technology transfer (scale-up process) Food & beverage production Product design Managing projects Productivity software Meat product production Full Job Description Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America Category Research & Development and Quality Job Id Req-038488 Job Type Full time Office Reporting to the Research and Development Manager, you will utilize your meat science expertise as part of the Refrigerated and Frozen Food Design Team, supporting innovation and margin expansion across brands such as Hebrew National, Odom's Tennessee Pride, Banquet Chicken, Banquet Brown 'N Serve, and frozen dinner protein components. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Develop new products from concept development through successful commercialization Design and conduct plant trials and support new product start‑ups Create and manage product development schedules to meet project timelines Work with pilot plant equipment to support formulation and process development Learn and use the online specification system and workflow processes Design and execute experiments and prepare results for technical review Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing activities Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field with coursework in meat science, including muscle biology, conversion of muscle to meat, and meat processing technology with laboratory experience Three or more years of relevant food industry experience Knowledge of food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale‑up, plant testing, and commercialization Understanding of food industry quality standards, food safety requirements, and United States Department of Agriculture regulations Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated skill communicating effectively and influencing cross‑functional partners to accomplish research goals Proficiency with Microsoft Office software Days in office: 4 Relocation assistance is available for this role, if applicable. Physical Requirements More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. #LI-Onsite #LI-MH1 #

LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:

$64,000-$95,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health:

Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Wealth:

Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Growth:

Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Balance:

Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.