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About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

Position Overview:

The Research and Development Food Scientist is expected to serve as a technical services consultant, developing and supporting the commercialization of new products from the conception stage through first production.

The qualified individual should have a strong knowledge of food science and product development, and a good understanding of how ingredients interact with one another. Good attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice to support the commercialization of new products.
• Make bench samples with new and existing formulations within customer parameters and capabilities of the plants.
• Support, plan, and lead plant trials of new products and first productions, managing and collaborating with customers regarding expectations and results, and coordinating as necessary with internal team members.
• Oversee the shipping of bench, finished goods, and raw material samples internally and to customers as required.
• Ensure that active finished good production specification documents are created and updated.
• Manage the change controls of new raw materials.
• Provide educated information to the team as required.
• Support multiple plants as requested for varying needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field is required.
• Preferred Education: HACCP training is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Five or more years of product development experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Competencies and Skills:

• A valid, current driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and protocols.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Works in an office and laboratory environment.
• Will be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
• May, on rare occasions, be exposed to extreme temperatures, potentially hazardous chemicals, and vibration.
• May be required to work near moving mechanical parts.