Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or related science. Technology/Equipment: Meat processing equipment knowledge, meat formulation experience, and inherent knowledge of USDA regulations.
Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or related science. Technology/Equipment: Meat processing equipment knowledge, meat formulation experience, and inherent knowledge of USDA regulations.
Meat Scientist
Omaha, NE · On-site
$64K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Meat Scientist
Omaha, NE · On-site
$64K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Meat Scientist
$64K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Meat Scientist
$64K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Meat Production Specialist - Department of Animal Sciences
Urbana, IL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.75/hr
Sales Operations Assist in leading the sales room operations of the Meat Science Laboratory Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for retail and wholesale operations Coordinate ...
Meat Production Specialist - Department of Animal Sciences
Urbana, IL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.75/hr
Sales Operations Assist in leading the sales room operations of the Meat Science Laboratory Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for retail and wholesale operations Coordinate ...
Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory . ABOUT THE DIVISION The Division of Animal Sciences is among the largest and most prominent of the six divisions within CAFNR. Formed through ...
Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory . ABOUT THE DIVISION The Division of Animal Sciences is among the largest and most prominent of the six divisions within CAFNR. Formed through ...
Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Meat Science (preferred), Animal Science or Food Science. • Strong documentation, organization, time management, communication and Microsoft Office skills. • ...
Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Meat Science (preferred), Animal Science or Food Science. • Strong documentation, organization, time management, communication and Microsoft Office skills. • ...
PhD in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science or related field. * Research experience in basic and/or applied meat science with a record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
PhD in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science or related field. * Research experience in basic and/or applied meat science with a record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Food Scientist
Springdale, AR · On-site
Education & Experience: BS MS or PhD in Food Science Meat Science Food Engineering or related field. PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience M.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant ...
Food Scientist
Springdale, AR · On-site
Education & Experience: BS MS or PhD in Food Science Meat Science Food Engineering or related field. PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience M.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant ...
Education & Experience: BS MS or PhD in Food Science Meat Science Food Engineering or related field. PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience M.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant ...
Education & Experience: BS MS or PhD in Food Science Meat Science Food Engineering or related field. PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience M.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant ...
Assistant Professor
Logan, UT · On-site
PhD in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science or related field. * Research experience in basic and/or applied meat science with a record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Assistant Professor
Logan, UT · On-site
PhD in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science or related field. * Research experience in basic and/or applied meat science with a record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Education & Experience: BS MS or PhD in Food Science Meat Science Food Engineering or related field. PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience M.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant ...
Education & Experience: BS MS or PhD in Food Science Meat Science Food Engineering or related field. PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience M.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant ...
This role applies food and meat science principles to product formulation, process optimization, yield improvement, and cost control while ensuring regulatory compliance. The R&D Specialist works ...
This role applies food and meat science principles to product formulation, process optimization, yield improvement, and cost control while ensuring regulatory compliance. The R&D Specialist works ...
Meat Team Leader
Wexford, PA · On-site
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds Travel Required: None Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main, major ...
Meat Team Leader
Wexford, PA · On-site
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds Travel Required: None Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main, major ...
Team Leader, Meat
Marietta, GA · On-site
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science * Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds * Travel Required: None * Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main ...
Team Leader, Meat
Marietta, GA · On-site
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science * Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds * Travel Required: None * Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main ...
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
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
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
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
Team Leader, Meat
Kingsdale, PA · On-site
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science * Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds * Travel Required: None * Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main ...
Team Leader, Meat
Kingsdale, PA · On-site
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science * Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds * Travel Required: None * Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main ...
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds Travel Required: None Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main, major ...
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds Travel Required: None Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main, major ...
D preferred) in Animal or Food Science with a meat science emphasisrequiredExperienceMeat industry experience (3 years) in product development of prepared refrigerated/frozen foods preferred ...
D preferred) in Animal or Food Science with a meat science emphasisrequiredExperienceMeat industry experience (3 years) in product development of prepared refrigerated/frozen foods preferred ...
Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds Travel Required: None Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main, major ...
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Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds Travel Required: None Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities * Your principal, main, major ...
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Posted 5 days ago
Job description
Manufacturer of Premium Meat Products in Fort Atkinson
Jones Dairy Farm, a family owned and operated business for over 135 years, is seeking a Meat Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to Interact and collaborate with management/employees and suppliers to develop new products as well as assist in new and existing product formulations.
Position Summary:
Assists and coordinates the process of developing new products, process improvement projects, new ingredient testing, new equipment testing, and new supplier testing. Understands food principles, interactions of various ingredients, and is familiar with USDA regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates and leads projects related to product development, non-meat ingredient testing, meat ingredient testing, and new equipment testing in the production area or the Product Development (PD) center (flex testing schedule dependent on project, ex. Nights, mornings, weekends may be needed).
- Test, validate, and recommend changes to production processes to improve product quality, yield, and overall performance.
- Works with cross functional teams (QA, operations, regulatory, procurement) to validate formulation and process information for new/existing products related to shelf life and food safety, collects processing and finished product data (LIMs data, Plant Matrix, etc.) for specification development, and provides formulation expertise for projects assigned to role.
- Manages JDF smokehouse and oven program validation, calibration, and maintenance and makes necessary recommendations to operations/maintenance team for quality and efficiency.
- Provides process control support by managing forming equipment databases, relationship with forming plate manufacturers, and provides guidance to cross-functional teams (operations, PI, maintenance) for forming plate use/needs for new products and existing products.
- Accepts special projects as dictated by business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience or Training: 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates a working knowledge of and ability to run/learn all production equipment. Ability to work with and direct all production workers and supervisors to run tests.
Technology/Equipment: Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to learn multiple software programs related to processing and data management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, or related science.
Technology/Equipment: Meat processing equipment knowledge, meat formulation experience, and inherent knowledge of USDA regulations.
Benefits Package:
We offer excellent compensation and benefit packages:
- Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
- Long Term Disability available
- Paid Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with a 100% Employer match on 5.5% eligible earnings
- Health Club Incentives
- Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and apply online @ www.jonesdairyfarm.com/jobs-at-jones.
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About JONES DAIRY FARM
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Industry
Food services and drinking places
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Fort Atkinson, WI, US
Year founded
1889