Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”.

Title: Research and Development Technician - 1 Year Contract Comp Range: $53,000 to 65,000 annually Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Griffith

Foods is hiring an R&D; Technician, Sauces & Dressings to support the development of creative sauces, dressings, condiments, and related food products. In this role, you will assist with product formulation, sample preparation, pilot plant activities, product evaluation, and technical project support from concept through commercialization. This is your opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative R&D; team where you can contribute to exciting food innovation projects, develop technical expertise, and help bring new products to market while supporting Griffith Foods' purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World.

As a Research and Development Technician, your responsibilities will include: Maintain laboratory ingredient inventory, source materials, labels, and supplies, and manage approved ingredient inventories. Conduct product evaluations, testing, experimentation, and support product development activities under the guidance of senior R&D; team members. Maintain accurate laboratory records, technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.





Operate laboratory, analytical, and pilot plant equipment including pH meters, viscometers, water activity meters, and texture analyzers. Package and ship samples to customers and support interactions with suppliers and clients as required. Maintain cleanliness, food safety, quality, and compliance standards within laboratory and pilot plant environments.

The Research and Development Technician position is well-suited for you if you: Enjoy hand-on product development and food preparation activities. Are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Take ownership of food safety, quality, and laboratory best practices.

Completion of a minimum 2-year College program in Food Science or a related field. More than 1 year of relevant experience in food product development, laboratory environments, or food manufacturing.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications and laboratory documentation systems. Culinary and/or Microbiology training.

Experience working with sauces, dressings, condiments, emulsions, dips, gravies, or similar liquid food systems. Understanding of ingredient functionality including hydrocolloids, starches, proteins, oils, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Paid top-up for Pregnancy,



Parental and Compassionate Care leave. Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods). Generous defined contribution retirement plan. Career development and growth opportunities.

Griffith

Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-supported tools to proctor assessments.

Griffith

Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”.

📌 Research and Development Technician - (1 Year Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 CO3100 Griffith Foods
📍 Toronto