Food Scientist - Meat Technologist Traveling Role

Job Type Full-time Description

Meat Technologist

Nationwide (USA) Availability/ Extensive Travel Required

About Reiser

With more than 60 years of success in the food equipment industry, Reiser is recognized worldwide for its high-quality equipment, innovative engineering, and outstanding service and support. Total commitment to our customers is at the core of who we are, making REISER the one supplier that food manufacturers can trust for better, smarter food processing and food packaging solutions and equipment. We take great pride in providing the resources our customers need to ensure their success. Our team of talented and passionate professionals works hard, embraces challenges, and is wholeheartedly dedicated to the success of our customers. This customer-centric focus has led to extraordinary growth, and we are now seeking an experienced Meat Technologist to support our sales team.

If you have strong skills related to Meat, Animal, Food, Bakery, Alternative Proteins, or Seafood Science, we want to hear from you. Our ideal candidate is smart, energetic, hard-working and wants to join a great team.

Our Vision

• Robert Reiser & Co. will serve the food industry and other selected markets by selling and supporting equipment that provides solutions to customer needs.
• Every customer contact will result in an improved relationship with that customer.
• We will continuously strive to strengthen our supplier partnerships.
• We will encourage our fellow employees to reach their potential.
• Therefore, we will earn a fair profit and ensure our future.

Essential Functions:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Meat Technologist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting customers in the production of processed & further processed food & meat products, from formulation and processing through to quality control and troubleshooting. You will travel extensively across the United States, providing on-site technical expertise, training, and consultation to ensure optimal product quality, efficiency, and innovation in our customers' meat processing operations.

Job Duties and Key Responsibilities of this role may include but are not limited to:

• Customer Support & Consultation:
  • Travel to customer locations nationwide to provide technical assistance in the development, formulation, and production of further-processed meat products (e.g., sausages, deli meats, value-added items).
  • Troubleshoot production issues, optimize processing techniques, and provide solutions to improve product quality, consistency, and yield.
  • Offer on-site training to customers and their teams on best practices, equipment usage, and new processing technologies.
  • Assist our sales team with customer presentations with the goal of selling more equipment.
• Product Development:
  • Collaborate with customer R&D and product development teams to create new meat product formulations based on customer needs and market trends.
  • Test and validate new ingredients, processing methods, and technologies for commercial-scale production.
• Quality Control & Assurance:
  • Ensure adherence to food safety standards, regulatory compliance, and quality control procedures during customer visits.
  • Conduct product quality assessments, including texture, flavor, appearance, and shelf-life stability.
  • Assist in troubleshooting quality-related issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Technical Expertise & Innovation:
  • Stay current on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in meat processing.
  • Provide feedback to the internal team regarding customer needs, challenges, and opportunities for product and process improvements.
  • Work closely with internal teams to develop customized solutions that meet specific customer requirements.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, technical solutions, and product performance.
  • Provide comprehensive reports and recommendations after each customer visit.
  • Document and track customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in meat processing, product development, or technical services within the meat industry.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, pr