R&D Food Scientist: Seafood Product Innovation & Scale-Up

The Institute of Food Technologists; Brunswick (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

Strong benefits package

Team‑oriented culture

Fast‑moving environment

Job summary

King & Prince Seafood is seeking an on‑site R&D Food Scientist in Brunswick, GA to turn seafood and vegetable ideas into market‑ready products. You’ll work cross‑functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, Culinary, and Sales to solve challenges and bring new concepts to life.

You will lead bench‑to‑plant development, refine coatings and flavor systems, evaluate ingredients, and ensure food safety and quality. A hands‑on, collaborative mindset thrives here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field.
• 3–6 years of product development in food processing; seafood, chicken, or value‑added protein experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on knowledge of coating systems, freezing technologies, protein functionality, sensory testing, and plant scale‑up.
• Working knowledge of food safety, quality, allergen labeling, GMPs, and Seafood HACCP requirements.
• A practical problem‑solver who communicates well and manages projects with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Take new seafood and vegetable product ideas from concept through commercialization.
• Create and refine batters, breading, marinades, glazes, and flavor systems for frozen and ready‑to‑cook products.
• Lead plant trials, troubleshoot issues, and support smooth scale‑up into commercial production.
• Evaluate ingredients, coatings, processing methods, product quality, texture, stability, and sensory performance.
• Build product specifications that support customer expectations, food safety, quality, and production needs.
• Collaborate across functions and with customers to keep projects moving and deliver products that win in the market.

Skills

Product development

Coating systems

Freezing tech

Protein functionality

Sensory testing

Plant scale-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

King & Prince Seafood is seeking an on‑site R&D Food Scientist in Brunswick, GA to turn seafood and vegetable ideas into market‑ready products. You’ll work cross‑functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, Culinary, and Sales to solve challenges and bring new concepts to life.

You will lead bench‑to‑plant development, refine coatings and flavor systems, evaluate ingredients, and ensure food safety and quality. A hands‑on, collaborative mindset thrives here.