Job Details:
1. Project Management & Innovation
Lead and manage R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery of new or improved products that meet defined specifications.
Drive product innovation through research, formulation, and process improvements.
2. Product Development & Commercialization
Collaborate with Marketing and customers from concept development through to product launch.
Ensure smooth handover and support during scale-up and commercialization phases.
3. Laboratory Analysis & Troubleshooting
Conduct lab work and analytical testing to evaluate prototypes and production samples.
Troubleshoot issues related to product formulation, process efficiency, or quality concerns.
4. Prototype Development & Production Trials
Work with cross-functional teams to develop kitchen samples and support pilot or plant trials.
Monitor trial runs, collect and analyze data, and provide technical recommendations.
5. Data Analysis & Technical Recommendations
Interpret test data to support decision-making and product optimization.
Present clear, data-driven recommendations to internal stakeholders.
6. Raw Material Sourcing & Development
Identify and evaluate alternative raw materials for cost-saving or supply assurance purposes.
Work closely with Procurement and Quality Assurance for supplier qualification.
7. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain comprehensive records of all R&D activities and project documentation.
Prepare detailed technical reports and ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
8. Independent Task Management
Perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, ownership, and accountability.
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary or a related field
1–3 years of experience in product development or R&D in the food industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, formulation, and product trials
Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant analytical tools
Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products.
We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way.
We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities.
We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
