Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is seeking an experienced Food Scientist - Meat for our Elk Grove Village location. As our Food Scientist - Meat you will be responsible for leading meat product development (beef, pork, poultry), plant-based protein, and hummus/dips/spreads product development; develop new formulas, processing procedures and specifications for new products, product enhancements and cost reductions. What you are going to be doing... • Lead multiple development projects with an emphasis on meat protein, plant-based protein and sauces, both new products and improvements of current products. • Assume technical leadership of assigned projects from concept development through successful commercialization. Recommend new product concepts to take to development. • Investigate product and process challenges, provide creative solutions, and solve challenges in development and commercialization. • Work cross functionally (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Purchasing) to determine equipment, materials and processes necessary to produce products to maximize capacity and optimize quality and differentiation. • Identify and complete technical study of ingredients, suppliers, co-packers relevant to meeting project objectives and company standards. • Assure technically sound sensory panels are conducted for product development, shelf-life studies, improving/maintaining present products and competitive testing. • Identify and make recommendations for process improvements using scientific techniques, design experimentation to improve formulation, process, or equipment to deliver finished products that meet defined internal and external customer parameters. • Familiarize and evaluate competitive products in the marketplace to determine market opportunities for new products and application recommendations for current products. • Provide raw material information and formulas to regulatory personnel to create nutritional and products analysis, and nutritional fact panels. What you need to have... • BS or MS degree in Food Science or related area with at least 3 years of product development experience in food manufacturing environment. • Previous USDA meat protein product development experience. • Experience working with Esha Genesis or equivalent nutritional program is a plus. • Experience in food manufacturing environment. • In-depth experience in ingredients, flavors, and their functionalities. • Experience in vendor/supplier contact for ingredients selection desirable. • Strong technical knowledge. • Solid written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels. • Computer Skills in include Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Why work with us... At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition-a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability. What we offer... • Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs • Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family • Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting • Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs • Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account Contributions • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs • Paid Vacations and Holidays • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Target Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000, Bonus Potential: 10%