Food Scientist
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Food Production, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Portsmouth USHQ
Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
The Food Scientist is a leading member of the Product Development and a cross- functional team responsible for delivering the initiatives, business plan, and objectives of High Liner Foods Inc. The Food Scientist applies scientific, culinary and engineering principles in research & development, production technology, quality control, processing and utilization of ingredients to design, develop and produce new and/or improved products.
The Food Scientist is a Research & Development Subject Matter Expert for the organization and acts as a mentorship/coaching/training role within the PD Department.
This position plays a major role in leading the creation of new products and therefore plays an important part in supporting HLF’s overall strategic goals.
Essential Duties and responsibilities
- Lead new product development and product optimization through the HLF project management system, including formulation, testing, sensory evaluation, specifications, cooking instructions and shelf-life studies.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and customers to define project requirements and deliver products aligned with customer expectations, cost targets and quality standards.
- Leverage vendor relationships and ingredient expertise to support product development, product optimization and new ingredient opportunities.
- Coordinate, design and execute line tests, first production runs and commercialization activities through the stage-gate process.
- Provide technical expertise to internal and external customers as a subject matter expert on ingredients, food manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Lead cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address quality issues, raw material substitutions, productivity improvements and cost savings.
- Ensure accurate laboratory and project documentation, report project status and issues, and recommend R&D process improvements that improve efficiency and profitability.
- Develop and deliver SOP training, lead R&D meetings and training sessions, and mentor or coach R&D team members and cross-functional partners.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience and a B.S. in Food Science or related degree
- Seafood and Value-Added Coating Knowledge is a plus.
- Culinary training is a plus.
- Knowledge of Sensory testing an asset.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring
- Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self
- Motivated;
Able to work with little supervision, eagerness to learn and grow. - Proficient in MS Office
Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.
What's in it for you?
Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.
- Pay for performance incentives
- Employee & Family assistance programs
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Planning
- Disability Support
- Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
- Learning and mentorship opportunities
- Safety focused work environment
About High Liner Foods
Founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
, High Liner Foods has grown from a small salt fish company into a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood
. Our trusted brands — including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine,
C.Wirthy & Co, Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s, and Icelandic Seafood — are enjoyed by families, restaurants, and institutions across Canada and the United States.
Guided by our purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life
, we combine over a century of expertise with innovation, consumer insight, and responsible practices to deliver high-quality seafood people can trust.
At High Liner Foods, we are a people-first organization
. We invest in our employees through development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a culture where safety, well-being, and growth are priorities. Whether in our offices,…
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