Principal Food Scientist

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.