SCIENTIST- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - Hormel Foods Corporation
To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People.
Inspired Food.
™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn.
, is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide.
Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People.
Inspired Food.
™ - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe.
For more information, visit www.
hormelfoods.
com and https://csr.
hormelfoods.
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d iconic brands to tables across the globe.
For more information, visit www.
hormelfoods.
com and https://csr.
hormelfoods.
com/.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With guidance, the incumbent plans and conducts research to develop or modify product formulations and processes.
This will require the ability to design basic research strategies to facilitate decision making.
Investigates, recommends, and evaluates changes to improve plant and production operations by developing new, or modifying existing processes.
The ideal candidate will be able to facilitate input from multiple sources.
Manages multiple projects of various degrees of difficulty that include input and direction from a number of adjacent business areas.
The candidate will be able to integrate this input and provide opinions and direction.
Communicates effectively with Company and supplier employees at all levels using verbal, oral and written skills to accurately define requirements, interpret project goals into actionable tasks, coordinate tests at various locations with production and management personnel, document results, and present recommendations for implementing new or modified product formulas or processes.
Fulfills the role of technical service and scientific advisor for assisting production personnel in solving problems or providing advice when dealing with specific questions or challenges on an as-needed basis.
The ideal candidate will be able to seek input and gain buy-in for implementing solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or related field is required
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
R &D Hormel canning experience or Product Intern experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
Preferred:
A Master's Degree in Meat Science, Food Science or related field
Prior experience with processed meat or multicomponent retorted foods
HACCP and FSMA knowledge and processing experience with food processing equipment (retorts, thermal processing)
LOCATION: Austin, MN Relocation assistance is available.
TRAVEL: 10-20%
BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package.
Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediately eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more
At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.
We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.
We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.
hormelfoods.
com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
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