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Staff Meat Scientist

Home Market Foods
Location
Norwood, MA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Procurement
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related discipline
  • Demonstrated hands-on R&D bench and pilot-plant formulation experience with ground or comminuted meat products
  • Working knowledge of meat blend composition and functionality
  • Direct experience with plant-floor scale-up and equipment validation
  • Quantitative orientation: comfort building and interpreting formulation, yield, and cost models
  • Proven experience of successfully collaborating across multiple functions, especially R&D, FSQA, Procurement, Production and Finance
Nice to have
  • USDA/FSIS regulatory and labeling fluency
  • Familiarity with raw-material markets and trim grading as they relate to blend economics
  • Experience standardizing formulation and yield metrics across multiple facilities or equipment configurations
  • Sensory evaluation experience for meat products
What the job really is

The Staff Meat Scientist at Home Market Foods is responsible for the technical definition and formulation of ground and comminuted meat blends. This role involves hands-on work to identify and validate formula parameters, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness while adapting to changes in raw materials and equipment. The position also requires collaboration with various teams to support new product development and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Benefits
  • Top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement
  • Employee Tuition Reimbursement
  • College Scholarship for dependents
  • Bonus Program
Things to weigh
  • No salary range specified beyond $130,000+ based on experience
  • Role requires work in varied environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures
  • No mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours
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