Principal Scientist

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.