R&D Technologist

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Sioux City, IAtime type:
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**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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**** THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
*** The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
* As a Research & Development Technologist, you will lead impactful research projects that optimize costs through advanced formulation and processing efficiencies. Your expertise will drive the creation of new prototypes for product development initiatives, ensuring groundbreaking advancements in quality and performance.

Beyond innovation, you will identify and approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities. Your contributions will shape the future of product development, maximizing efficiency while delivering high-quality solutions.
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* WHAT YOU’LL DO:

*** The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*
* ** Product Development and Commercialization:
** You will develop new products and line extensions, transforming concepts from bench-top development to full commercialization. Additionally, you will run production tests at manufacturing plants to refine formulations and enhance product quality while utilizing an online formulation database to create or adjust product formulations for optimal performance.
* ** Testing and Evaluation:
** You will conduct pilot plant tests to develop product prototypes, carefully documenting findings and organizing product reviews for thorough evaluation. Additionally, you will provide both verbal and written updates on project progress to keep stakeholders informed and ensure successful development.
* ** Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support:
** You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Process Control, to drive successful product development. Additionally, you will support R&D team members by assisting in the creation of product prototypes as needed.
* ** Regulatory and Documentation Management:
** You will maintain accurate project files, formulations, specifications, and product data to ensure consistency and precision in development. Additionally, you will continuously enhance your product development skills through training and hands-on experience, ensuring compliance with USDA/FDA regulations and industry standards.
** WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
** Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or similar, relevant field of study and 2+ years of relevant plant manufacturing experience in the meat processing industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
* Candidates with a Master's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or similar, relevant field of study from an accredited four-year college will be considered qualified in lieu of experience.
* Strong scientific knowledge of meat, non-meat ingredients and their functionality. Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision.
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