R&D Food Director - Spice Industry
iSpice Foods, Cortland, NY, United States
R&D Food Director – Spice Industry – Available across multiple U.S. locations:
NY: 106 Central Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
NJ: 9 Elkins Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
AL: 6450 Highway 43, Jackson, AL 36545
Company Description iSpice Foods is a global supplier of premium herbs and spices, serving the food service, industrial, and wholesale markets. With processing and distribution operations worldwide, the company is committed to delivering high‑quality, fully traceable spices, seasonings, and dry blends. iSpice Foods takes pride in optimizing production and procurement processes to ensure exceptional value for its customers.
Role Description This is a full‑time, on‑site position available in three U.S. locations: East Brunswick, Cortland, and Jackson. The R&D Food Director will lead research and development activities focused on spice blends, seasonings, rubs, marinades, and dry mixes. The role requires hands‑on experience in the spice industry, strong technical expertise, and the ability to translate concepts into scalable, commercially viable products.
Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize spice blends, seasonings, rubs, marinades, and dry mixes Conduct bench‑top trials, sensory evaluations, and product testing Analyze raw materials, flavor profiles, ingredient functionality, and particle size Collaborate with production teams to scale formulations from lab to manufacturing Stay current with global spice trends, flavor technologies, and ingredient innovations Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and R&D reports Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment
Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in the food, spice, or seasoning industry Proven hands‑on experience specifically within the spice or seasoning sector Background in R&D within food manufacturing environments Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation Hands‑on experience with formulation, sensory evaluation, and ingredient functionality Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing procedures
Why Join iSpice Foods? Work on internationally distributed spice and seasoning products Join a fast‑growing company with strong investment in R&D Opportunity to influence innovation and product development at scale Long‑term career growth in a specialized, high‑demand industry
Benefits: Competitive Annual Salary 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Please note that we will only contact candidates with proven experience in the spice and seasoning industry. You may apply to any of the three locations based on where you live.
Company Description iSpice Foods is a global supplier of premium herbs and spices, serving the food service, industrial, and wholesale markets. With processing and distribution operations worldwide, the company is committed to delivering high‑quality, fully traceable spices, seasonings, and dry blends. iSpice Foods takes pride in optimizing production and procurement processes to ensure exceptional value for its customers.
Role Description This is a full‑time, on‑site position available in three U.S. locations: East Brunswick, Cortland, and Jackson. The R&D Food Director will lead research and development activities focused on spice blends, seasonings, rubs, marinades, and dry mixes. The role requires hands‑on experience in the spice industry, strong technical expertise, and the ability to translate concepts into scalable, commercially viable products.
Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize spice blends, seasonings, rubs, marinades, and dry mixes Conduct bench‑top trials, sensory evaluations, and product testing Analyze raw materials, flavor profiles, ingredient functionality, and particle size Collaborate with production teams to scale formulations from lab to manufacturing Stay current with global spice trends, flavor technologies, and ingredient innovations Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and R&D reports Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment
Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in the food, spice, or seasoning industry Proven hands‑on experience specifically within the spice or seasoning sector Background in R&D within food manufacturing environments Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation Hands‑on experience with formulation, sensory evaluation, and ingredient functionality Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing procedures
Why Join iSpice Foods? Work on internationally distributed spice and seasoning products Join a fast‑growing company with strong investment in R&D Opportunity to influence innovation and product development at scale Long‑term career growth in a specialized, high‑demand industry
Benefits: Competitive Annual Salary 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Please note that we will only contact candidates with proven experience in the spice and seasoning industry. You may apply to any of the three locations based on where you live.