Scientist (12-month Contract)
Griffith Foods•Toronto, ON
•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Griffith Foods is hiring a Scientist to lead Griffith Foods Canada Research & Development projects to develop new and optimized products for key clients that support the overall Griffith Foods business strategy. This is your opportunity to get hands‑on with science—designing, testing, and refining products in a dynamic research and development (R&D) environment where your ideas truly matter.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Research & Development or a related role within the food industry.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to twice per year, as required by business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Thrive in hands‑on testing and experimentation, using data, and troubleshooting to drive product improvements.
- Demonstrate resilience and adaptability, viewing unexpected results as opportunities to learn and refine solutions.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages R&D projects, conducting scientific experiments that drive the development of new products and technologies.
- Recommends and evaluates new products, processes, and technical solutions based on research findings and business needs.
- Operates specialized equipment, evaluates materials and finished products, and supports production trials as required.
- Ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), product safety, regulatory, quality requirements, and all company policies while maintaining accurate laboratory records.
- Safeguards confidential information, including product formulas and proprietary data.
- Provides leadership, mentoring, and training to junior scientists and team members.
- Collaborates cross-functionally, communicating effectively with internal departments, clients, suppliers, and participating in special project teams.
- Represents R&D in sensory panels and customer presentations, contributing technical insight and product expertise.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment, supporting overall operational excellence.
Benefits
- Flexibility to attend onsite meetings at our Scarborough office or other locations is required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
