Principal Scientist

Rich's

Buffalo, NY, US
Base: $119,611.81 - $179,417.72; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Dairy systems expertise
Food emulsions
Uht technologies
This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional transformation of dairy UHT, emulsions, and micellar casein platforms to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure global compliance with food safety and quality standards

Job Summary

  • This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional transformation of dairy UHT, emulsions, and micellar casein platforms to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure global compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Monitor global trends and emerging technologies—from alternative dairy sources and clean-label formulations to digital manufacturing and precision fermentation—to inform long-term category strategy and innovation roadmaps.
  • Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to RIC Innovation teams and Business Units.

Matching Summary

This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional transformation of dairy UHT, emulsions, and micellar casein platforms to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure global compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Salary

Base: $119,611.81 - $179,417.72; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dairy systems expertise
  • Food emulsions
  • UHT technologies
  • Ingredient functionality
  • Global food safety regulations
  • Product development leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Drive organizational change
  • Foster culture of innovation
  • Strategic thinker
  • Business results orientation
  • Sound decision-making

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years industrial/applied research experience (Bachelor's)
  • 8+ years industrial/applied research experience (Master's)
  • 7+ years industrial/applied research experience (Ph.D.)
  • Working knowledge of international food safety regulations
  • Experience with supplier auditing preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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