Food scientist - meat Job at Actalent, Saint Paul, MN

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  • Actalent
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

Job Description

  • Responsible for prototyping, formulation, pilot production and scale-up to plant implementation of innovation
  • Technical lead responsible for product development and product optimization, working in collaboration with project managers and the cross functional team (following stage gate methodology)
  • Possess strong product development skills in ingredient functionality, material selection and formulation to understand effects on finished product performance
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain market research to understand consumer trends, preferences and emerging needs regarding flavor, nutrition, label claims, etc. & apply to product design
  • Identify and communicate formula limitations (MOQ, cost, lead times, processing concerns) to appropriate stakeholders
  • Conduct trials, data collection and interpret results to drive project forward, develop action plans, risk assessment and contingency planning
  • Work with R&D Application Specialists to complete benchtop samples and collect data needed for future samples or to scale formula for production
  • Ability to develop formulas from benchtop to production line trial through development of ingredient and formulation trial plans


Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS or MS degree in Food Science, Nutrition/Dietetics, Chemical Engineering or Related

3+ years experience in a lead Food Science function, performing formulation, scale up, and continuous improvement projects.

Experience with protein

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Full time,

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