R&D Scientist - Masa Flour/Corn Milling

Quality Administration; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading milling company is seeking a Technical Innovator to drive innovation in masa flour products. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in product development within the food science sector, deep knowledge of nixtamalization, and exceptional communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment focused on creativity and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in masa flour product development, operations, or commercialization.
• Deep knowledge of nixtamalization, corn varietals, and masa functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects and scale-up efforts.
• Work directly with customers to ensure success.

Skills

Food Science

Agricultural Engineering

Communication Skills

Spanish Proficiency

Education

Advanced Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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Location: Cambria, WI.
Employment Type: Full-Time

Who You Are

You’re a technical innovator with a passion for food science and a knack for solving complex challenges. You thrive on collaboration, love being the go-to expert, and get excited about creating products that make a real impact. You’re comfortable leading projects from concept to commercialization and enjoy working directly with customers to ensure success.

What You Bring

• A strong foundation in Food Science, Grain Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5–10+ years of experience in masa flour product development, operations, or commercialization.
• Deep knowledge of nixtamalization, corn varietals, and masa functionality.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and scale-up efforts.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to own innovation in a growing, dynamic company.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of masa and arepa flour products.
• A collaborative culture that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Didion, we’re not just making flour—we’re shaping the future of food. You’ll work on products that impact real-world applications, partner with passionate experts, and see your ideas come to life. If you’re ready to make an impact and bring your technical expertise to a team that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us create masa flour products that delight customers and drive industry innovation!

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

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