Principal R&D Scientist - Sausage
Confidential Food Manufacturer | Greeley, CO | Relocation Available
If you have deep expertise in sausage formulation, processing, and commercialization, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
I'm partnering with a leading food manufacturer to identify a Principal R&D Scientist to serve as the technical expert for sausage product development. This is a newly created role that will play a critical part in driving innovation, commercialization, and the startup of a new sausage manufacturing facility opening in Iowa in early 2027.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Newly created technical leadership role.
- Become the subject matter expert for sausage product development.
- Lead projects from concept through commercialization.
- Support the startup of a brand-new manufacturing facility.
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
- Influence product innovation and manufacturing strategy without direct people management.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of sausage product development experience (8+ years with a Master's degree).
- Extensive knowledge of sausage formulation, meat systems, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies.
- Experience leading commercialization, plant trials, manufacturing scale-up, and process optimization.
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Location:
Greeley, Colorado
Relocation assistance is available.
Travel
Approximately 50% travel to support manufacturing facilities, including a new sausage facility in Iowa.
If you're looking for an opportunity to leverage your technical expertise while helping shape the future of a growing prepared foods business, we encourage you to apply.
All inquiries and applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.