Principal Scientist, Seasonings

Griffith Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A food product development company is looking for a Principal Scientist in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves leading R&D initiatives for seasoning products, requiring extensive experience in the food industry and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers benefits including parental leave, health insurance, and annual incentives, with a salary range of $100K-$130K USD.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Health benefits

Education reimbursement

Retirement plans

Wellness allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of R&D experience in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and processing techniques.
• Experience with commercialization of food products is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research and experiments to develop seasoning solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing to implement the IPM process.
• Communicate project progress internally and externally.

Skills

Ingredient functionality

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Griffith Foods is a family business founded in 1919, headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA. The company specializes in product development for the food industry, focusing on seasonings, marinades, coatings, and sauces that are sustainable and innovative.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager NA R&D Seasonings, the Principal Scientist will lead R&D initiatives to support the NA Seasonings strategy, focusing on product leadership and innovation pipeline development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research and experiments to develop seasoning solutions supporting business strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing to implement the IPM process.
• Design, plan, execute, and report complex experiments independently.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Communicate project progress internally and externally, fostering relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with GLP, GMP, and record-keeping standards.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and represent R&D in external relationships.
• Ensure confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Support hiring and development of interns.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of R&D experience in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and processing techniques.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with commercialization of food products is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Benefits including paid parental and compassionate leave, health benefits, education reimbursement, retirement plans, and wellness allowances.
• Annual incentive and career growth opportunities.

Additional Information

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation requests are welcome at [e-mail].

Pay Scale: Min $100K – Max $130K (U.S. Dollars)

Employment type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level, Research, Analyst, and IT industry.

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