Principal Food Scientist

and Where to Play initiatives with specific focus on elevating Food Science capabilities and technologies related to the Sauces & Dressings product category. Leads product development projects and technical initiatives to develop new and optimized products for the NA S&D innovation pipeline. Align product & process design to our LRP aspirations focused on developing a nutritious and sustainable portfolio and support new markets creation and serve the underserved initiatives.

Major duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads product development projects and technical initiatives

• Aligns product & process design to our LRP aspirations focused on developing a nutritious and sustainable portfolio.

• Scientific and engineering principles in research, formula development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, shelf life and food applications.

• Project management / Financial basis applied to product costing/ Regulatory affairs & Food safety.

• Stage gate process.

• Mentoring and coaching on technical food ingredients and processing knowledge to junior R&D members.

• Understanding product performance requirements, shelf life implications, final consumption and use to deliver optimized product solutions.

Knowledge and Experience:

• BS in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related technical degree.

• Masters degree on Food science is a plus.

• 5+ years of experience within the food industry.

• Experience in R&D, QA, production & packaging, working directly with customers and manufacturing facilities is desirable.

• Experience in B2B and B2C models and category management.

• English level advanced.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Other details

• Job Family Product Development
• Job Function Commercial
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator MEX - 90 Days
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree