Scientist, Principal

CTI Foods is a leading food manufacturing company renowned for its commitment to quality, service, and the well-being of its people. Established with a vision to deliver the best products to its customers, CTI Foods has built a strong reputation in the food industry by focusing on innovation, safety, and excellence. As a company, CTI Foods prioritizes a positive and supportive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. The culture here emphasizes respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about food manufacturing and product development.

CTI Foods specializes in producing high-quality food products, with a diverse portfolio including soups, sauces, and other kettle-cooked wet-processed foods. The company combines advanced food science techniques with rigorous safety and quality standards to meet the evolving needs of consumers. At the core of CTI Foods' success is its dedicated workforce and collaborative approach that integrates cross-functional teams, spanning sales, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless commercialization and customer satisfaction.

The role of Principal Scientist at CTI Foods is a pivotal position centered on leading innovation and development initiatives for kettle-cooked products. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced food science professional who is driven by technical excellence and creativity in product formulation. The successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading formulation and process development efforts, ensuring all products comply with stringent food safety regulations such as GMPs and SSOPs, and meet company standards for quality and customer satisfaction.

The Principal Scientist will play a crucial leadership role in guiding technical teams, mentoring junior scientists and technicians, and advancing research to maintain a competitive edge through emerging kettle processing technologies and clean-label solutions. Collaboration is essential in this role, as the scientist will work closely with various internal departments and customers to troubleshoot technical challenges, optimize processes, and drive successful product launches from bench trials to full plant-scale commercial production.

This employment opportunity is full-time and offers a competitive salary in the range of $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits provided include unlimited paid time off (subject to approval and business needs), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, telehealth services, 401K matching, FSA and HSA options, employee assistance programs, wellbeing support, and tuition reimbursement. CTI Foods is committed to investing in its employees' professional and personal development, making this a highly rewarding career choice for passionate food science experts seeking to make a significant impact in the food manufacturing industry.