Food Scientist

Perdue Foods

Salisbury, MD, US
Base: $63,000 - $95,000 py; bonus/equity: annual b...
On-site
Product development
Food processes
Sensory testing
As a Food Scientist, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing innovative, high-quality food products to life while supporting the company’s broader business goals

Job Summary

  • As a Food Scientist, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing innovative, high-quality food products to life while supporting the company’s broader business goals.
  • This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful impact on our brands and the products consumers enjoy every day.
  • Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Matching Summary

As a Food Scientist, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing innovative, high-quality food products to life while supporting the company’s broader business goals.

Salary

Base: $63,000 - $95,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance); Benefits: Medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product Development
  • Food Processes
  • Sensory Testing
  • Costing
  • Plant Trials Commercialization
  • Ingredient Knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Inclusivity
  • Work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food/Meat Science with 2-4 years experience
  • Master's/PhD with 0-2 years experience
  • Knowledge of product development process
  • Ability to influence cross-functional partners
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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