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Food Scientist-WIC01528 –
Wichita, KS
Description
I
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you're looking for, you can probably find it at Cargill. Our diverse
partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career
opportunities for you. It's your choice. It's your future. And you can make
it happen at Cargill.
Cargill is an
international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and
industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held
company employs 160,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps
customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to
applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic,
environmental and social challenges wherever it does business.
Cargill's meat
business, headquartered in Wichita, KS, is comprised of beef, pork, turkey,
value added meats, case ready, distribution and feeder operations.
Cargill's meat businesses employ approximately 35,000 worldwide with
processing facilities and sales offices in the US, Canada, Australia,
China, Honduras, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
Cargill
Meat Solutions has an exciting opportunity available for a Food Scientist - Research and Development.
This position will be the primary technical resource for
Ground Beef: (a chemistry, (b microbial, (c processing and packaging, and
(d performance issues. This role also measures quality parameters of Ground
Beef based on plant performance, business needs, and/or customer inquiries.
Other
responsibilities include primary project manager for new/improved product
testing and process testing. In addition, the person selected for this
role will be a significant member of the Unified Ground Beef team driving
for: 1) continual improvements in customer service, b)
improvements/innovations in product and production, c) timely and accurate
information, and 3) a sustainable and profitalbe product line.
Qualifications
Required:
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A bachelor's of science degree or
equivalent experience in food/meat science, culinary arts, hotel/restaurant
management or food processing.
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A minimum of 2 years of experience in new
product development, commercialization of new products, and/or
research.
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Experience in meat processing, especially
ground beef manufacturing.
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Understand customer needs, wants
and service.
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Be confident in making and delivering
promised solutions to customers.
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Skilled in product analysis (micro,
sensory, color, culinary, etc).
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Willing to travel and able to work
remotely/independently.
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Travel to production facilities or
customer visits (20-40%)
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A strong background in scientific
procedure and project management skills.
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Knowledge and understanding of factors
affecting meat quality
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Knowledge and understanding of ingredient
functionality
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Data analysis, design of experiments and
technical writing skills.
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Proven leadership and communication
skills
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A high level of proficiency using
Microsoft Office tools and email.
Preferred:
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A Master's or PhD in food processing
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Previous experience with statistical software.
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Previous experience in retail and/or foodservice
operations.
Job
Research and Development
Primary Location
US-KS-Wichita
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
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