Associate Meat Scientist

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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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 1+ years of food industry experience inclusive of internships 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 Physical Requirements 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. You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand‑eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. Compensation Pay Range: $59,000–$79,000. Benefits Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid‑time off, parental leave, flexible work‑schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and 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/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conagra Brands