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Griffith Foods

Food Scientist

Alsip, IL · On-site

$72K - $100K/yr

Hybrid in Alsip, IL on average 3-4 days a week in office COMP RANGE: $72,000 - $100,000/year Griffith Foods is hiring a Food Scientist to support Griffith Foods North America raw material technical ...

Griffith Foods

Food Scientist

Alsip, IL · Hybrid

$72K - $100K/yr

Hybrid in Alsip, IL on average 3-4 days a week in office COMP RANGE: $72,000 - $100,000/year Griffith Foods is hiring a Food Scientist to support Griffith Foods North America raw material technical ...

Griffith Foods

Food Scientist

Alsip, IL · Hybrid

$72K - $100K/yr

Hybrid in Alsip, IL on average 3-4 days a week in officeCOMP RANGE: $72,000 - $100,000/yearGriffith Foods is hiring a Food Scientist to support Griffith Foods North America raw material technical ...

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Does Griffith Foods pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Griffith Foods affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Griffith Foods?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Griffith Foods?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Griffith Foods feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Griffith Foods get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Griffith Foods?

Some people feel stressed out here.
50% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Griffith Foods enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
60% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Griffith Foods recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Griffith Foods?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Griffith Foods?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people think Griffith Foods’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Griffith Foods is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2026.

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Food Scientist

Griffith Foods

Alsip, IL • On-site

$72K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Griffith Foods rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

TITLE: Food Scientist
LOCATION: Hybrid in Alsip, IL on average 3-4 days a week in office
COMP RANGE: $72,000 - $100,000/year
Griffith Foods is hiring a Food Scientist to support Griffith Foods North America raw material technical excellence through execution of Griffith Performance Excellence (GPE) raw material projects, formula optimization including local supply chain support and supplier technical engagement with respect to raw materials.
This is your opportunity to provide your technical expertise in reviewing and validating raw materials by leading cross-functional projects with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
As a Food Scientist, your responsibilities will include:
  • Functions as a scientist to lead and evaluate suitability of alternate/secondary supply raw materials in execution of the GPE raw material strategy and/or raw material emergencies
  • Responsible for organoleptic analysis of raw materials and end use applications; must be able to eat and taste animal protein products and allergens including but not limited to wheat, dairy and egg
  • Supports Supply Chain raw material initiatives, including raw material emergency projects and raw material hold resolution and at-risk inventory evaluation
  • Responsible for the design, planning, and execution of all experiments and projects connected to alternative suppliers, SKU consolidation and raw material optimization
  • Addresses and supports document review and specification management in conjunction with QS and Regulatory Teams
  • Collaborates with Commercial Team Scientists, Sensory Scientists and Analytical Scientists to plan, prioritize and execute finished product validation
  • Communicates extensively with suppliers, purchasing team and GPE team throughout project progress
  • Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing and utilization of foods

The Food Scientist position is well-suited for you if you:
  • Enjoy different projects touching all applications, such as proteins, seasonings, coatings, and sauces and dressings
  • Collaborate with production, supply chain and commercial teams
  • Work independently on multiple detailed projects concurrently while exercising ingenuity
  • Leverage technical development and problem-solving skills to support the technical business strategy

Qualified candidates will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical/Biological Sciences, or other related field
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Research & Development or 5 years' 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
  • Willingness and ability to work onsite in Alsip, IL 3-4 days per week
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%

What will set you apart:
  • Master's degree
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Culinary experience or certifications

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 locations periodically 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, 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.
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/
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