Senior Food Scientist (Alternative Proteins)
Company: Griffith Foods
Location: Lombard
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Title:
Senior Food Scientist, Alternative ProteinsLocation: Hybrid
(Lombard, IL Office & Home)--Summary: The Senior Food Scientist
position is responsible for executing R&D initiatives for the
Global Alternative Protein Team with a primary focus on
breakthrough and proactive innovation. This role will enable
product leadership in the Alternative Proteins category to align
with Griffith Foods overall business strategy and long-range
plan.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Hands on Scientist with a
passion to drive technical excellence, conduct innovative research,
and independently plan, design, and execute experiments to develop
disruptive alternate protein solutions in support of Griffith Food
s business strategy and long-range plan.Lead the exploration,
evaluation and implementation of novel ingredients and processing
techniques at bench or commercial scale as needed using detailed
test plans to create groundbreaking products that resonate with
evolving market demands.Serve as a subject matter expert on
alternative protein ingredient technology, providing guidance and
support to internal teams regarding its applications in the
alternative protein industry.Proactively identify and lead
scientific efforts to develop new and optimized innovation products
that provide high value proposition and meet the needs of our key
clients in Alternative Protein Industry.Take ownership of ongoing
core functional processes, ensuring their successful execution and
continuous improvement.Take an active role in planning, designing,
and executing experiments to drive the company's long-term
objectives within the alternative protein sector.Conduct thorough
evaluations of functionality, sensory attributes, and nutritional
properties of ingredients in finished goods. Assessing prospects of
implementation into various category segments and ensuring the
quality and appropriateness of these ingredients for product
development.Plan and execute comprehensive group product
evaluations to accurately assess and or track project progress and
combine insights to actions that guide project direction.Utilize
scientific principles, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to
identify promising research areas to address unmet needs in the
Alternative Protein industry.Lead multiple priorities, projects,
and timelines concurrently, ensuring efficient execution of
technical activities while collaborating closely with
cross-functional teams.Effectively communicate project progress
both internally and externally, fostering strong relationships with
clients and suppliers.Collaborate with cross-functional teams,
providing technical expertise and insights to contribute to
disruptive innovation projects within the Alt Protein R&D team
and support the commercialization of global innovations in specific
markets as needed.Analyze experimental data/ scale up data and
prepare detailed technical reports to document findings, progress,
and potential areas for improvement.Provide expert consultation to
colleagues and collaborate with Category Specialists to guide
material and vendor selection for technical and commercial
requirements.Foster effective collaboration with internal teams,
sharing technical information and development/ research progress to
drive innovation and maintain a culture of excellence within the
Alternate Protein R&D team.Stay up to date with latest
advancements in alternative protein technologies through scientific
literature reviews and attending pertinent business conferences,
seminars, and networking events and share technical knowledge and
research findings with the Global and Regional Alt Protein R&D
teams, playing a vital role in fostering the expansion and
enrichment of the collective knowledge base management efforts
within the Alt Protein category.Develop technical partnerships with
key ecosystem partners, such as academia, research institutions,
and technology providers, to explore and collaborate on innovative
research initiatives.Represent Research and Development (R&D)
team in professional business relationships with our valued
clients, suppliers, academia, government entities, and other
industry stakeholders.Complete product formulation activities to
drive efficient production of safe and regulatory-compliant food
products, while following R&D processes for efficiency and
effectiveness.Maintain GLP's, GMP's, and all required laboratory
records, using electronic systems and written protocols, to ensure
data integrity and compliance.Ensure the security and
confidentiality of all information regarding Griffith Innovation or
Client product formulas and related data.Support the hiring and
growth of summer interns, fostering talent development within the
organization.May travel up to 30% as required for project
collaboration and knowledge exchange.Qualifications:Bachelor's or
Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology,
Biochemistry, or a related field. (a degree in the Alternate
Protein field is highly preferred).Bachelors with minimum 5 years
of Research & Product Development experience in the food industry,
including at least 3 years in the alternate protein
business.Master's with minimum 2-3 years of Research & Product
Development experience in the alternate protein food industry.Solid
understanding of ingredient functionality, application and
downstream processing techniques used in the commercialization of
Alternative Protein consumer packaged goods.In-depth understanding
of scientific/experimental process and good scientific
practices.Exposure to commercialization of a range of food product
formats and processes is highly desired.Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
sets.Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the
capability to convey technical concepts to non-technical
stakeholders.Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced
and dynamic environment.Demonstrated ability to independently set
up and conduct experiments.Prior Experience working with
breakthrough innovation projects.#LI-hybridEQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITYGriffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to
equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate
against qualified employees or applicants because of the following
actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,
breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of
protection status, marital status, military or veteran status,
unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment
opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the
employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring,
participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer,
discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.--In carrying out our
commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will
make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with
known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue
hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees
requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human
Resources.
Keywords: Griffith Foods, Naperville , Senior Food Scientist (Alternative Proteins), Other , Lombard, Illinois
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