Meat Scientist

Job Overview

Reporting to the Research and Development Manager, you will utilize your meat science expertise as part of the Refrigerated and Frozen Food Design Team, supporting innovation and margin expansion across brands such as Hebrew National, Odom’s Tennessee Pride, Banquet Chicken, Banquet Brown ’N Serve, and frozen dinner protein components.

• Develop new products from concept development through successful commercialization.
• Design and conduct plant trials and support new product start‑ups.
• Create and manage product development schedules to meet project timelines.
• Work with pilot plant equipment to support formulation and process development.
• Learn and use the online specification system and workflow processes.
• Design and execute experiments and prepare results for technical review.
• Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes.
• Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field with coursework in meat science, including muscle biology, conversion of muscle to meat, and meat processing technology with laboratory experience.
• Three or more years of relevant food industry experience.
• Knowledge of food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale‑up, plant testing, and commercialization.
• Understanding of food industry quality standards, food safety requirements, and United States Department of Agriculture regulations.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated skill communicating effectively and influencing cross‑functional partners to accomplish research goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Days in office: 4.

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

• Walk around the facility, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand‑eye coordination.
• Lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment.
• Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Pay Range: $64,000–$95,000 per year.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement.
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity.
• Matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan.
• Paid‑time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules.
• Volunteer opportunities.

Conagra Brands is an equal‑opportunity employer with a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food as a team of over 18,000 people across 40+ locations.

Conagra Brands considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other characteristic or status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.