Food Scientist

Tyson Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Critical thinking","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Project management","Numerical skills","Communication","Presentation skills"]

Develop and commercialize new and improved food products and processes end-to-end, from bench-top development and pilot testing to scale-up and final production. Write product specifications, optimize formulations, and compile cost analyses while ensuring regulatory labeling and food safety requirements are met. Lead and execute cook validation studies across products and fryer platforms, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and support commercialization workstreams through data analysis and clear technical communication.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
3 days ago

Food Scientist

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Job Summary

Develop and commercialize new and improved food products and processes end-to-end, from bench-top development and pilot testing to scale-up and final production. Write product specifications, optimize formulations, and compile cost analyses while ensuring regulatory labeling and food safety requirements are met. Lead and execute cook validation studies across products and fryer platforms, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and support commercialization workstreams through data analysis and clear technical communication.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and commercialize new and improved products and/or processes through bench-top development, pilot testing, and scale-up production.
  • •Write new product specifications, modify and optimize existing products, and develop specifications for product production labeling.
  • •Lead and execute cook validation studies, including planning, conducting, documenting, and communicating results across products, production lines, and fryer platforms.
  • •Work with and influence cross-functional partners (marketing, insights, sales, culinary, FSQA, operations, purchasing) and coordinate with suppliers to support smooth start-up for new production processes.
  • •Analyze data to build specifications that are process capable and compile cost analysis information for product management and financial expectations.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription DrugRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •BS, MS or PhD in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering, or related field (or equivalent/alt. protein science) with role-dependent experience requirements for Food Scientist I/II.
  • •Good computer skills, including ability to fully utilize MS Office products and Tyson systems (or like systems).
  • •Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills to communicate effectively with cross-functional business partners.
  • •Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, strong project management skills, and numerical skills supporting product formulation and food processing.
  • •Ability to travel 25–50% and must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering or related field; Alt. Protein science (equivalent)
Skills:Critical thinkingAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingProject managementNumerical skillsCommunicationPresentation skills
Tech Stack:MS Office

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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