Principal Food Scientist 

Griffith Foods es un fabricante global de productos alimenticios. Proporcionamos una amplia gama de componentes de sabor y textura para clientes de la industria alimentaria de todo el mundo.  Nuestros productos incluyen mezclas de condimentos, mezclas secas, sistemas de recubrimiento, mezclas de masas, migas, sabores, salsas y bases alimentarias que se utilizan en una amplia variedad de aplicaciones, desde aperitivos, carne y pollo procesados hasta platos preparados. Entre nuestros clientes se encuentran procesadores de alimentos, operadores de restaurantes y minoristas de comestibles.  Aunque nuestro nombre puede no ser familiar para los consumidores, nuestros productos son componentes clave de los alimentos ofrecidos por muchas de las empresas más reconocidas del mundo.

Position: Principal Food Scientist 

Location: Monterrey, Nuevo León

Summary:

• Contributes regionally to enable How to Win and Where to Play initiatives with specific focus on elevating Food Science capabilities and technologies related to the Sauces & Dressings product category.  Leads product development  projects and  technical initiatives to develop new and optimized products for the NA S&D innovation pipeline. Align product & process design to our LRP aspirations focused on developing a nutritious and sustainable portfolio and support new markets creation and serve the underserved initiatives.

Major duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads product development  projects and  technical initiatives                                               
• Aligns product & process design to our LRP aspirations focused on developing a nutritious and sustainable portfolio.
• Scientific and engineering principles in research, formula development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, shelf life and food applications.
• Project management / Financial basis applied to product costing/ Regulatory affairs & Food safety.
• Stage gate process.

• Mentoring and coaching on technical food ingredients and processing knowledge to junior R&D members.
• Understanding product performance requirements, shelf life implications, final consumption and use to deliver optimized product solutions.

Knowledge and Experience:

• BS in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related technical degree.
• Masters degree on Food science is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience within the food industry.
• Experience in R&D, QA, production & packaging, working directly with customers and manufacturing facilities is desirable.
• Experience in B2B and B2C models and category management.
• English level advanced.