Senior Meat Scientist (On-Site)

Bridgeton, MO

Full Time

Research and Development

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Our client, a leading specialty ingredients manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Meat Scientist to join their Applications R&D team. This role focuses on innovation and product development across both animal- and plant-based protein applications, with an emphasis on meat products such as meat sticks, cold cuts, nuggets, and breaded items.

This high-impact position requires technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration from concept to commercialization. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of meat science, protein functionality, and consumer-driven innovation.

Salary range: $110,000 to $170,000 a year

Key Responsibilities

Lead R&D initiatives for meat and protein-based product development, from concept to market launch.
Design and execute experiments involving physical, analytical, and sensory testing.
Translate market and consumer insights into technical strategies and product innovations.
Build and manage an on-site meat science lab to support application development.
Deliver technical support and presentations to internal stakeholders and customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations.
Stay current on emerging technologies, trends, and competitor offerings in the protein space.
Support scale-up and pilot trials with manufacturing and operations teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on meat product development experience (required).
Strong knowledge of meat processing, raw material functionality, and sensory science.
Proven success in product innovation and commercialization within the protein segment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and formulation tools.
Experience working in lab, pilot, and plant environments.
Customer-facing experience preferred.
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

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This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned scientist to drive innovation, influence future food solutions, and help shape the direction of protein development in a collaborative, forward-thinking R&D environment.

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