Scientist, Principal

CTI Foods • Saginaw, TX

12d

About The Position

Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career. At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence. Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people. Job Overview The Principal Scientist will lead innovation and development initiatives for kettle-cooked products, including soups, sauces, and other wet-processed foods. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring food safety compliance, and delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep food science expertise with hands-on experience in kettle processing and commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in food product development, with a strong focus on kettle-cooked products.
• Proven track record of successful commercialization and process optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead formulation and process development for kettle-cooked products, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company standards. Oversee scale-up from bench to plant trials, including yield analysis and process optimization.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for kettle processing technologies and clean-label solutions. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and technicians.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance) to support commercialization and troubleshoot technical challenges. Engage with customers to present technical solutions and support product launches.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety regulations throughout development and production.
• Innovation: Identify emerging trends and technologies in kettle processing to maintain competitive advantage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees