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Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO · On-site

Writes reports, formulas, data and communication that is thorough and ready for the client with ... Travels to various NFL and client locations to support studies and projects. * Travels to technical ...

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Data Engineer

Indiana, PA

$104K - $125K/yr

... from NFL and third-party sources. · Support the integration of data into the enterprise data ... QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

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Data Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

... data flows from NFL and third-party sources. • Support the integration of data into the ... QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

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Data Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

... data flows from NFL and third-party sources. • Support the integration of data into the ... QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for nfl data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An NFL Data Scientist analyzes football-related data to provide insights that help teams, analysts, and decision-makers improve performance, strategy, and player evaluation. They work with large datasets, applying statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. Their role can span various domains, including player tracking, game strategy, injury prevention, and fan engagement.

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As an NFL Data Scientist, you may analyze player performance metrics, develop predictive models for game outcomes or player health, and create visual reports to present insights to coaching staff and executives. Your responsibilities often include collaborating with football operations, medical teams, and scouting departments to inform roster moves, injury prevention strategies, and opponent analysis. During the season, you might update models to incorporate live game data, support video analysis, and contribute to post-game reviews. Projects can range from developing custom dashboards for real-time decision-making to researching new analytical methods to give the team a competitive edge.

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To thrive as an NFL Data Scientist, you need a solid background in statistics, machine learning, and programming—usually backed by a degree in data science, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, SQL, and data visualization platforms, as well as expertise in sports analytics software, are highly valued; relevant certifications like Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) can enhance your profile. Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, scouts, and other analysts are essential soft skills. These abilities enable you to extract actionable insights from complex data, directly supporting team strategies and business decisions in a highly competitive sports environment.

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Food Scientist

Food Scientist

Eurofins

Lafayette, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 176 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Company Description
The National Food Lab is a fast-growing company with a vision to be the destination for tailored solutions for the food industry - beginning to end. Our mission is to provide services that help food, beverage, and supplement companies deliver safe, healthy and successful products. We seek to make a positive impact in the advancement of food safety, quality and nutrition, fulfilling our corporate promise - to improve health and improve lives.
The National Food Lab's best-in-class consumer and sensory research capabilities employ a variety of quantitative and qualitative consumer and sensory research techniques to help our clients make products consumers love. We help our clients:
  • Develop new product ideas
  • Re-energize a well-established product
  • Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness
  • Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes
  • Present objective results to management

Job Description
A Food Scientist is well versed in all phases of the food product development cycle and can work independently to develop a new product from conception through plant scale-up. May supervise the work of junior professionals such as Technicians, Interns and On-Call staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
  • Plans and designs specific activities required by the projects and distributes activities to Laboratory Technologist or Intern based on skill sets.
  • Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench and pilot scale.
  • Develops analytical methods and coordinates nutritional and component analysis.
  • Writes reports, formulas, data and communication that is thorough and ready for the client with little or no editing required by supervisor.
  • Ensures all samples are prepared with good GMP's that are well labeled and of high quality.
  • Ensures lab notebook maintenance SOP is followed.
  • Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.
  • Collaborates with internal and external resources (suppliers, consultants, professors, service providers and other third-party people) to find solutions.
  • Ensures appropriate and timely communication of key information among client, team, and supervisor.
  • Establishes and maintains professional rapport with client.
  • Adds insight and value to discussions, understanding client needs.
  • Organizes and participates in meetings and conference calls.
  • Reads and responds to emails, phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Assists team members to carry out such communication duties as necessary.
  • Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials develops trial plans and protocols, serves as liaison between the manufacturing plant, client, and development laboratory for trial.
  • Independently drafts, structures, and executes project plans. Submits to supervisor for review. Identifies appropriate phases and deliverables and determines resource needs.
  • Writes pilot and plant trial reports.
  • Maintains documentation; Organizes computer and hard copy files and records in lab notebook for corporate records and sharing.
  • Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature, and findings in the industry.
  • Trains less-experienced staff
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Travels to various NFL and client locations to support studies and projects.
  • Travels to technical conferences to represent TheNFL.
  • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Will be exposed to potential food allergens.
  • Required to handle and evaluate all types of foods and ingredients derived from plants, animals and synthetically manufactured.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.
Education Minimum Required:
  • PhD degree from an IFT accredited food science program, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience Minimum Required:
  • Non-PhD candidates would have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in product or process development

Additional Information
A salaried range for this position is between $70,000-$75,000
Other Factors:
  • Overtime and weekend work as plants required
  • Will be exposed to potential food allergens
  • Must use hearing protection, eye protection, proper footwear, lab coat, hairnets and gloves when necessary.

Travel Requirements:
  • Occasionally (up to approximately 10% of time) has to travel overnight, weekends, interstate or international where air travel is required.
  • Travel is primarily to: Client facilities, manufacturing facilities and other NFL/Eurofins sites

What Happens Next:
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
What we Offer:
  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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Scientific research and development services, biotechnology research and development and environmental consulting services

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Headquarters location

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