Senior Food Scientist

Cargill, Incorporated; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and agricultural company is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to lead the development of retail-ready protein products. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and drive innovation. The ideal candidate has significant experience in product development within a manufacturing environment and holds a relevant degree. The position may require travel within Canada up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in product development within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success working in a matrixed organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for product growth and new product development.
• Lead product qualification at production sites.
• Stay up to date with scientific literature.

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Food Scientist will lead the exploration, development, and implementation of new and existing retail-ready protein products for multiple customers across our Calgary, AB; Chambly, QC; and Guelph, ON case-ready facilities. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to enhance current product offerings and drive innovation in support of product line expansion and customer growth.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and R&D partners to identify and implement technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

• This is a facility-based position and can be located at one of our Canadian Case Ready facilities in Calgary, AB; Chambly, QC; or Guelph, ON

Key Accountabilities

Identify opportunities for product growth and new product development; adapt plans to capitalize on emerging trends and market demands.

Lead product qualification at production sites, ensuring compliance with quality standards and cost expectations.

Stay up to date with scientific literature and advancements in analytical methodologies.

Work independently to manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Provide technical leadership in product and process development, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.

Support the development and execution of innovation roadmaps and market plans aligned with overall business strategy.

Work with cross-functional teams, including business, marketing, insights, sales, operations, food safety, quality, and regulatory functions.

Partner with research and commercial brand teams to design and implement short- and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids.

Collaborate closely with sales, business management, and marketing to identify customer needs and translate them into new product development opportunities.

Independently resolve complex issues, escalating only the most critical matters to appropriate personnel.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma / Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of four years of relevant work experience

Experience in product development within a manufacturing environment

Proven success working in a matrixed organizational structure

Ability to travel within Canada up to 30% for business purposes

Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or other advanced post-secondary education

Bilingual in English and French (fluency required)

Strategic thinker with the ability to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs

Experience in meat product development, sensory evaluation, and food safety

Proficiency in data collection and statistical analysis

Experience with retail meat products

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Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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