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Food Scientist

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .

TITLE: Food Scientist

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE: $ 72 ,000 - $ 105 ,000

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.

As a Food Scientist , your responsibilities will include:

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.

The Food Scientist position is well-suited for you if you:

Have customer facing experience in the food manufacturing industry

Have experience with QSR customers and processors

Are able to function as a scientist to develop new and optimized products.

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

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 .

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.

Griffith information

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World . We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith 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.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include 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. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

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