Smithfield Foods · 14 hours ago
R&D Technologist
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Research & Development Technologist will lead impactful research projects, develop new products, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and enhance production capabilities.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
You will develop new products and line extensions, transforming concepts from bench-top development to full commercialization
You will run production tests at manufacturing plants to refine formulations and enhance product quality while utilizing an online formulation database to create or adjust product formulations for optimal performance
You will conduct pilot plant tests to develop product prototypes, carefully documenting findings and organizing product reviews for thorough evaluation
You will provide both verbal and written updates on project progress to keep stakeholders informed and ensure successful development
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Process Control, to drive successful product development
You will support R&D team members by assisting in the creation of product prototypes as needed
You will maintain accurate project files, formulations, specifications, and product data to ensure consistency and precision in development
You will continuously enhance your product development skills through training and hands-on experience, ensuring compliance with USDA/FDA regulations and industry standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or similar, relevant field of study and 2+ years of relevant plant manufacturing experience in the meat processing industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Strong scientific knowledge of meat, non-meat ingredients and their functionality
Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision
Proficient in on-line work systems and product development software tools
Continuously improves and updates food/meat science and product development skills and understands all aspects of current plant process systems
Ability to multi-task; strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
May require travel up to 40% of the time
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Preferred
Master's Degree, preferred
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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