Associate Food Scientist

About Monogram Foods

A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient

At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

About The Job

The incumbent will plan and organize routine and non-routine research and development activities concerned with the chemical, biological and physical nature of food. These activities are to evaluate and improve the quality of existing products and processes and to develop new products and processes by effectively defining and meeting key sensory attributes. Incumbents will plan, organize, and complete research and development projects of modest scope, and will select individually or with a team and/or develop appropriate methods for conducting projects and assist in designing experiments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This role will interface frequently with various internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Purchasing, and Engineering) and will support multiple product categories. The incumbent will prepare prototypes and line extension products using a research lab or pilot plant as needed. The individual in this role will work independently and with teams, both with research and development peers and cross-functional partners, to develop solutions to technical problems of moderate scope. Incumbent will be tasked with ordering and shipping materials/samples for producing and evaluating prototypes, including selection and evaluation of raw materials. They will maintain the research and development kitchen with accurate, up-to-date records, and laboratory notebooks. Incumbent will help design and execute storage studies, including product and package performance under various conditions, and operate and maintain research lab equipment. The role will also work and interface with outside labs, universities, ingredient suppliers and lab equipment vendors as needed by project activity.

Note: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field is required.
• Preferred Education: HACCP training is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Five or more years of product development experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Competencies and Skills:

• A valid, current driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and protocols.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Works in an office and laboratory environment.
• Will be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
• May, on rare occasions, be exposed to extreme temperatures, potentially hazardous chemicals, and vibration.
• May be required to work near moving mechanical parts.

Salary : $62,000 - $65,000