We’re partnering with a well-established food ingredient manufacturer in the greater St. Louis, MO, area to find a talented Senior Meat Scientist to lead innovation and product development in meat applications. This is a hands-on role where you'll drive sensory, analytical evaluations, and create novel product designs, playing a key part in shaping the company’s growth.

You’ll thrive in this newly created position within a collaborative R&D team (10 scientists focused on meat, flavors, applications, and sensory) and will have the autonomy to take the lead on projects, reporting directly to the R&D Manager. As the meat side of the business expands, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the direction of future innovations.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field required (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 4+ Years of hands-on R&D experience within protein products, specifically
• Relocation assistance available
• Comp range $100-$120k
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful contribution to a growing company, we’d love to hear from you!