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Johnsonville

Product Development Scientist

Sheboygan Falls, WI · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interact and develop strong relationships with other members from Marketing, Operations, Food Safety and Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain. Responsibilities * Build superior products and ...

Pennsylvania Food Corporation

R&D Manager

Portage, WI · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

R&D Manager Pennsylvania Food Corporation Portage, Wisconsin, United States About this position The R&D Manager is responsible for leading research, product development, formulation ...

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Brakebush Brothers, Inc.

Food Scientist I

Westfield, WI · On-site

Senior R&D Manager Classification: Exempt Work Arrangement: On-site in Westfield, WI Summary: As part of the Research & Development Team, the Food Scientist will work with customers and coworkers in ...

Kerry Group LLC

R&D Technologist

Beloit, WI · On-site

$47K - $78K/yr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

R&D Technologist Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and ...

Johnsonville

3rd Shift R&D Technician

Denmark, WI · On-site

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Position Overview Assists the R&D Director with product development and testing, documentation ... Education Experience A minimum of 3 years previous experience in a USDA-FSIS-regulated food ...

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What is a food research development?

A Food Research Development job focuses on creating, improving, and testing food products to enhance quality, taste, safety, and shelf life. Professionals in this field work with ingredients, formulations, and processing techniques to develop new recipes or refine existing ones. They collaborate with food scientists, nutritionists, and production teams to ensure products meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards. Additionally, they may research market trends and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in the food industry.

What are the typical responsibilities of a food research development?

Professionals in Food Research Development are responsible for creating and testing new food products, improving existing formulas, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the development process. Daily tasks often include conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing sensory and nutritional data, documenting findings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, quality assurance, and production. You'll also participate in pilot plant trials and may engage directly with suppliers or regulatory agencies. This role is highly collaborative and requires both independent research and teamwork to bring innovative food products to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in food research development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Food Research Development, a strong background in food science, chemistry, or related fields—often supported by a relevant degree—is essential. Experience with laboratory research tools, food safety standards, analytical software, and potentially HACCP certification is highly valued. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set exceptional candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are crucial for developing innovative, safe, and market-ready food products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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Product Development Scientist

Johnsonville

Sheboygan Falls, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Johnsonville Location: Tech Center

Johnsonville's research & development (R&D) team is where our commitment to innovation has a distinctly scientific flavor. As a member of our R&D team, you'll be responsible for continually finding new ways to improve upon current Johnsonville products and develop new ones. You and your teammates will use the latest consumer trend data to bring new and exciting flavors to the marketplace. You may also have opportunities to work with regulatory and other experts to design new and innovative packaging for our products.

Position Overview

Johnsonville has an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join us as a key member of our Product Development Team. Your primary responsibility will be to drive significant business growth and profitability by enabling Johnsonville to develop and commercialize products that meet critical to quality criteria through formula, process and equipment optimization.

In this role, you will:

  • Work as part of an agile Research & Development Team to optimize or develop existing and new products or processes from concept to commercialization
  • Overcome technical hurdles by integrating meat science, meat processing, food safety and consumer insight concepts that advance product and process performance of RTE and fresh meat products
  • Interact and develop strong relationships with other members from Marketing, Operations, Food Safety and Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
  • Build superior products and processes by leveraging your knowledge and skill sets in product development, meat/food science, food chemistry, processing, packaging and manufacturing. It is expected that you continuously develop your competencies in these areas so that you are able to make significant contributions to the development of new products and/or extend-the-gap on quality of existing products
  • Enable production facilities to make products that are within specification and address formulation and processing parameters that are critical to quality.
  • Challenge your ability as a technical member on multiple cross-functional teams and expect to contribute to productivity, flexible formulation, and development projects through concept to commercialization.
  • Leverage your network of industry, academic and vendor relationships to help guide rapid development and solve problems
  • Expand your skills as a communicator through written and oral communication by working effectively with all levels within the organization so that business needs are met
  • Become recognized within Johnsonville and the food industry as a world class Food (Meat) Scientist because of your accomplishments, continuous learning, and leadership abilities
Education
  • Master's Degree or higher (Ph. D preferred) in Animal or Food Science with a meat science emphasis required
Experience
  • Meat industry experience (3 years) in product development of prepared refrigerated/frozen foods preferred; experience in fresh and ready-to-eat red meat/poultry is a plus
  • Experience working with a wide range of proteins in both fresh and ready-to-eat formats including formulation, processing, knowledge of shelf life, food safety requirements and recommendation of packaging structures required
  • Knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations and standards beneficial
Skills
  • Drive for results
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, calculated risk taking, fast pace & change management
  • Ability to communicate details to both technical and non-technical members for fact-based decision making
  • Demonstrated ability to overcome technical barriers in a manner that achieves a product's critical to quality attributes while managing cost pressures
  • Analytical (gathers critical data to help the organization make informed decisions)
Other Requirements

Travel: Up to 30% of your time

Benefits and Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage.  Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong.  We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries.  We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally.  We call it The Johnsonville Way.  It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. 

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

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