GRIFFITH FOODS

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Research and Development; the Principal Food Scientist is responsible for leading Griffith Canada Research and Development (R&D) projects to develop new and optimized products for key clients that support the overall Griffith Foods business strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related technical degree is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of Research and Product Development experience within the food industry, preferably related to meat or protein processing. Experience should include working directly with customers and manufacturing facilities.
• Must have experience working directly with food manufacturers and processors.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Leads department initiatives and multiple priorities, projects and timelines concurrently.
• Use strong technical and problem-solving skills to approach complex projects.
• Acquires and maintains the necessary technical skills and scientific knowledge through reading and training in new technologies and shares/updates/educates the group and/or participates in industry associations or activities where possible.
• Manages R&D projects and conducts ongoing scientific experiments contributing to new products and technologies.
• Offers recommendations for new products, processes, techniques, or solutions.
• Operates specialized equipment, evaluate materials and products, and assists in production trials as required.
• Communicate professionally with all departments, clients, and suppliers.
• Maintains GLP’s, GMP’s, and accurate laboratory records.
• Provides leadership and training to more junior scientists.
• Participates in sensory panels.
• Leads or participates in customer presentations.
• Leads or participates in internal cross-functional teams to complete special projects as assigned.
• Leads and assists Innovation activities that support the long-term strategy of the organization.
• Responsible for maintaining the security of all information regarding product formulas and related confidential information.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with all product safety, regulatory, and quality requirements, and with all company policies and procedures.
• Travel as required.