Senior Food Scientist

Senior Research & Development Food Scientist

Monogram Foods is a leading food manufacturer, specializing in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co‑manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest‑growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change.

At Monogram Foods, we’re more than a food company—we’re a passionate team dedicated to creating America’s most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate.

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well‑being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members.

So, if you’re hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let’s cook up something extraordinary together.

The Senior Food Scientist will plan, organize, execute, and complete product development projects of moderate scope concerning the chemical, biological, and physical nature of food. The role provides technical resources to customers and cross‑functional teams, evaluates and improves the quality of existing products and processes, and develops new products and processes by effectively defining and meeting key sensory attributes.

This position interfaces frequently with internal departments (Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Sales), vendors, and customers to accomplish project milestones. The incumbent will work directly with the plant’s Quality Assurance department to ensure USDA/FDA regulatory compliance within the manufacturing processes. Leveraging the Innovation Center, manufacturing facilities, and equipment, the individual will deliver on project objectives independently and with teams to develop solutions to a variety of technical problems.

• Ordering raw materials and supplies needed to make and ship samples or test products while maintaining the R&D Innovation Center.
• Generate concepts and produce high quality product prototypes to enable new and existing business.
• Take products from conception through commercialization and full production.
• Development and implementation of new formulations and processes as directed by business needs.
• Assure projects’ compliance with internally established business processes and external regulatory agencies.
• Collaboratively work with cross‑functional teams to find solutions to their innovation and cost management needs.
• Provide technical support to Sales/Marketing and internal/external customers during the execution of research and development projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross‑functional teams for problem solving and product/process improvement.
• Provide directions to cross‑functional teams to address technical issues/problems related to products/processes.
• All other duties assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• At least five years of experience in a food product development role that includes full‑scale commercialization of products. Experience in bakery or frying/coating applications is a plus.
• At least a BS in Food Science or related field of study.
• Knowledge and…