Food Scientist - GFAL
Illinois Ag, Alsip, IL, United States
Title
Food Scientist
Location
Onsite in Alsip, IL
Compensation Range
$ 72 ,000 - $ 105 ,000
Job Overview
Griffith Foods is hiring a
Food Scientist
to c
omplete projects and technical initiatives to develop new and optimized products for Griffith US Product Development. This is your opportunity to apply scientific principles to develop , improve, and ensure the safety and quality of Griffith Foods products.
Responsibilities
Responsib ility for the design, planning, execution, and reporting of experiments and projects.
Completing product formulation activities to drive efficient production of safe and regulatory complaint food products.
Support ing Innovation and Sensory activities that support the long‑term strategy of the organization.
Represent ing Product Development in professional business relationships with Griffith Foods client and supplier base.
Drive new product concepts for product category by contributing ideas.
Qualifications
Have customer facing experience as a food scientist in the food manufacturing industry
Have experience with QSR customers and processors as a food scientist.
Are able to function as a scientist to develop new and optimized products.
Work with a true sense of urgency.
Have a keen attention to detail , enabling projects quick turnaround time for projects.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Qualified candidates will have:
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science , Meat Science, or related technical degree
Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 2‑3 years of experience of Research & Product Development or Quality Systems experience within the food industry.
Must be able to consume and taste meat, poultry, and seafood products that may contain allergens including but not limited to wheat, dairy, and egg.
W illingness and ability to work onsite in
Alsip, IL 5
days per week
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% on short notice.
What will set you apart:
Ability to work with limited independence, exercising ingenuity and judgment in your approach to tasks.
Ability to work within assigned priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently .
E xceptional communication skills
Additional Information
This role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location , and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location . You may be asked to travel to other location s periodicall y for meetings .
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
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Food Scientist
Location
Onsite in Alsip, IL
Compensation Range
$ 72 ,000 - $ 105 ,000
Job Overview
Griffith Foods is hiring a
Food Scientist
to c
omplete projects and technical initiatives to develop new and optimized products for Griffith US Product Development. This is your opportunity to apply scientific principles to develop , improve, and ensure the safety and quality of Griffith Foods products.
Responsibilities
Responsib ility for the design, planning, execution, and reporting of experiments and projects.
Completing product formulation activities to drive efficient production of safe and regulatory complaint food products.
Support ing Innovation and Sensory activities that support the long‑term strategy of the organization.
Represent ing Product Development in professional business relationships with Griffith Foods client and supplier base.
Drive new product concepts for product category by contributing ideas.
Qualifications
Have customer facing experience as a food scientist in the food manufacturing industry
Have experience with QSR customers and processors as a food scientist.
Are able to function as a scientist to develop new and optimized products.
Work with a true sense of urgency.
Have a keen attention to detail , enabling projects quick turnaround time for projects.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Qualified candidates will have:
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science , Meat Science, or related technical degree
Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 2‑3 years of experience of Research & Product Development or Quality Systems experience within the food industry.
Must be able to consume and taste meat, poultry, and seafood products that may contain allergens including but not limited to wheat, dairy, and egg.
W illingness and ability to work onsite in
Alsip, IL 5
days per week
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% on short notice.
What will set you apart:
Ability to work with limited independence, exercising ingenuity and judgment in your approach to tasks.
Ability to work within assigned priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently .
E xceptional communication skills
Additional Information
This role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location , and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location . You may be asked to travel to other location s periodicall y for meetings .
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
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