Food Scientist
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Science
Research Scientist, Food Production
Portsmouth USHQ
US Company Headquarters
183 International Drive, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Portsmouth USHQ
US Company Headquarters
183 International Drive, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Portsmouth
1 High Liner Avenue
Portsmouth, NH , USA
Portsmouth
1 High Liner Avenue
Portsmouth, NH , 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.
- 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
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…
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