Principal Scientist
Griffith Foods Ltd., Cotes Park Estate, Somercotes, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Req #3753
Sunday, May 11, 2025
We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.
Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.
As a family business, we've valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We're committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com
The purpose of the role
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Executes R&D initiatives for the Product Category Team, with a primary focus on breakthrough and proactive innovation. Responsible for innovation project management. Enables product leadership in the product category to align with the overall business strategy and long-range plan. Provides technical expertise for the product category. Provides guidance and support to internal (regional) teams in relevant technical aspects for the product category.
Responsibilities
• Hands on Scientist with a passion to drive technical excellence, conduct innovative research, and independently plan, design, and execute experiments to develop disruptive solutions in alignment with innovation plan.
• Responsible for the management, coordination and prioritization of the tasks, activities and duties of existing or future R&D Technicians or Technologists reporting into this role.
• As part of the Innovation Process Management, understands and considers complex customer requirements across different regions (ingredients availability, product design, and legislative restrictions) as well as their operational processes and their technical requirements.
• Leads the exploration, evaluation and implementation of new and novel ingredients and processing techniques at bench or commercial scale as needed.
• Competent user of the Innovation Process Management system (IPM).
• Participates in global related technical taskforces in conjunction with Global R&D, Marketing, Culinary and Business Development.
• Maintains GLP's, GMP's, and all required laboratory records, using electronic systems and written protocols, to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Ensures the security and confidentiality of all information regarding Griffith Innovation or Client product formulas and related data.
Requirements
• Minimum Education
o BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Chemistry or related science
• Preferred Education:
o MSc in Food or related Science
• Minimum Experience
o 10 years.
• Preferred Experience:
o >12 years.
Working at Griffith Foods
We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at [email protected]
Other details
- Job Family Research & Development
- Job Function Commercial
- Pay Type Salary