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Iff

$87K - $119K/yr

Job Summary Are you curious to turn ingredient science into innovative culinary solutions that shape the future of meat? IFF is a global leader in taste, ingredients, scent, and nutrition, delivering ...

Giant Eagle

Team Leader, Meat

New Castle, 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 ...

Giant Eagle

Team Leader, Meat

Marietta, OH · On-site

$20.25 - $23.63/hr

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 ...

Giant Eagle

Team Leader, Meat

Marietta, OH · On-site

$20.25 - $23.63/hr

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 ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field requiredBS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experienceMS & 0-2 years of relevant, hands on ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field required * BS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experience * MS & 0-2 years of relevant ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field required * BS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experience * MS & 0-2 years of relevant ...

jbs

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field required * BS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experience * MS & 0-2 years of relevant ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field required * BS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experience * MS & 0-2 years of relevant ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field required * BS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experience * MS & 0-2 years of relevant ...

Pilgrim's

FOOD SCIENTIST I

Greeley, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, Engineering, or related field required * BS & 2-5 years of relevant, hands on, industry experience * MS & 0-2 years of relevant ...

Utah State University

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.

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How much do meat scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for meat scientist in the United States is $90,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Meat Scientist do?

A Meat Scientist studies the properties, quality, safety, and processing of meat products. They work to enhance meat production efficiency, improve product quality, ensure food safety, and develop new meat products. Their role involves research, testing, and collaboration with farmers, processors, and regulatory agencies.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for a Meat Scientist?

Meat Scientists often begin in research, product development, or quality assurance roles within food production companies or research organizations. As you gain experience, there are opportunities to advance to senior scientist, project manager, or leadership positions overseeing teams or entire R&D departments. Some professionals also transition into regulatory affairs, technical sales, or academic research. Career growth is often driven by gaining hands-on experience, earning advanced degrees, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards. This field offers a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration can open doors to diverse career paths.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Meat Scientist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meat Scientist, you need a strong background in food science, animal science, or a related field, with expertise in meat processing, microbiology, and quality assurance. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, food safety regulations (like HACCP), and analytical testing software is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are highly valued in this role. These capabilities are critical for ensuring meat product quality, safety, and innovation within the food industry.

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Senior Scientist - Meat

Senior Scientist - Meat

Iff

On-site

$87K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Are you curious to turn ingredient science into innovative culinary solutions that shape the future of meat?
IFF is a global leader in taste, ingredients, scent, and nutrition, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Food Ingredients: We create efficient and sustainable ingredient solutions with improved nutritional profile, taste, and texture for food and beverage manufacturers around the world.
The position is based in New Century, Kansas, on-site. You will join a collaborative, curious, and solution-oriented Culinary Applications team, where knowledge sharing, experimentation, and customer impact are part of everyday work. Together, we challenge existing solutions and shape the preferred application concepts of the future. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

  • Deliver technical application support for Meat applications across the NOAM region through direct customer engagement and on-site visits
  • Apply ingredient technologies to address customer needs through practical, scalable application solutions
  • Design, execute, and follow up on application trials and projects, both internally and at customer sites
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across Applications, Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, and other internal stakeholders
  • Develop new application concepts aligned with strategic objectives, market trends, and new product launches
  • Prepare clear and structured technical documentation, reports, and trial summaries
  • Train customers and internal colleagues in applications, processes, and product usage
  • Support Research & Development activities, including contributions to innovation projects and patent-related work
  • Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across IFF

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Relevant educational background, minimum of Bachelors of Science, but preferably Master's Degree and/or PhD, combined with a minimum 10 years of experience in the food industry
  • Demonstrated experience working in or with commercial meat manufacturing environments, including plant trials and scale-up support
  • Strong technical knowledge of proteins, hydrocolloids, and/or food protection ingredients
  • In-depth understanding of food chemistry and nutrition
  • Practical experience with manufacturing processes, pilot plants, and analytical techniques
  • Hands-on technical expertise combined with a customer- and business-oriented mindset
  • Self-driven and proactive, taking ownership of tasks and driving them to completion
  • Structured and disciplined, ensuring trials are fully documented and knowledge is shared
  • Comfortable interacting with, training, and presenting to customers and colleagues
  • Willingness to work full-time in laboratory and pilot plant environments and to travel up to 30% of the time

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Curiosity and creativity balanced with practical problem-solving
  • Comfort working effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
  • A track record of translating customer manufacturing challenges into ingredient-based, portfolio-driven application solutions
  • A collaborative approach that blends personal expertise with the insights of others to improve outcomes

Why Choose Us?

  • Opportunity to work with globally recognized ingredient technologies and category experts
  • A strong culture of collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing across IFF
  • Professional development through hands-on innovation, training, and global networks
  • A dynamic environment where curiosity, initiative, and ownership are valued
  • Meaningful work that contributes to sustainable food solutions

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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