Food Scientist I - Springdale, AR
Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Job Details:

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for developing and commercializing new and improved products and or processes through guidance from their manager. This covers all stages of product development and process development including writing new product specifications and ensuring regulatory labeling and food safety requirements are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop samples prototypes of new products modifying existing products optimizing existing products developing specifications for product production labeling and compiling cost analysis information. Strong working knowledge of the scientific methods and is expected to leverage knowledge related to ingredients product formulation and food processing to support best in class development of new innovative food products. Work with and influence marketing insights sales culinary FSQA operations and purchasing departments coordinating with suppliers of ingredients ensuring smooth start-up for new product production processes. Take on and complete special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelors in Food Science, Bakery Science, or Meat Science preferred.

Experience: PhD or M.S with no experience. B.S. with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. No degree with minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

Computer Skills: Requires excellent computer skills with ability to fully utilize MS Office products and Tyson systems or like systems

Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills required. Presentation skills required. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with cross functional business partners.

Special Skills: Strong critical thinking analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong project management skills. Strong numerical skills.

Supervisory: May supervise a team of hourly technicians that support a team of scientists

Travel: 40%. Travel will be required to accomplish our internal and external customer needs. Travel will include customer meetings plant production facilities for testing and commercialization of new products process trouble shooting and any other regular business needs.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship, must reside in United States.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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