Griffith Foods, a family-owned product development partner founded in 1919, is hiring a Junior Food Technologist at Dubai Science Park to support product development, reformulation, and sensory evaluation across seasonings, marinades, coating systems, and sauces. This role blends laboratory work, technical documentation, and customer support within a collaborative, innovation-driven R&D team.
About Griffith Foods
Founded: 1919 as a family business, headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA
Purpose: “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”
Product Range: Seasonings, marinades, coating systems, and sauces
Sustainability Focus: Product solutions that are better for people and better for the planet
Reputation: Known for true, collaborative innovation with food companies worldwide
Career Growth & Innovation Opportunity
Hub Location: Based at Dubai Science Park, a growing regional innovation and R&D hub
Hands-On Learning: Direct mentorship from senior technologists on formulation and processing
Global Exposure: Support customer projects, demonstrations, and technical presentations
Career Development: Continuous training and evaluation of emerging food technologies and trends
Position Overview
As Junior Food Technologist, you will support the development, reformulation, and evaluation of food products, ingredient systems, and applications through laboratory work, product preparation, and sensory assessment. You’ll prepare finished product samples, support customer projects and technical requests, assist in research and innovation activities, maintain accurate laboratory records, and contribute to commercialization efforts under the guidance of senior technologists.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Junior Food Technologist at Griffith Foods, you build foundational food science expertise inside a globally respected product development company, gain hands-on exposure to seasonings, coatings, and sauce innovation, support real customer projects and R&D experiments from day one, work in a state-of-the-art lab environment at Dubai Science Park, and grow your technical career guided by experienced mentors in a purpose-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Evaluation
- Support development, reformulation, and evaluation of food products and ingredient systems
- Conduct laboratory work, product preparation, and sensory assessment
- Support formulation improvements and processing observations under senior guidance
- Provide practical solutions to technical challenges as they arise
Sample Preparation & Customer Support
- Prepare finished product samples according to established procedures
- Support customer projects, product demonstrations, and presentations
- Respond to technical requests from internal and external stakeholders
Research & Innovation Support
- Assist in research activities and creative ideation sessions
- Investigate new ingredients, technologies, and solutions for assigned R&D projects
- Support experiments, collect observations, and share technical findings with the R&D team
- Contribute to the development of new knowledge, products, and technologies
Laboratory Operations & Documentation
- Operate laboratory equipment and maintain a clean, safe, organized lab environment
- Evaluate raw materials, formulations, and finished products through sensory and technical assessment
- Maintain accurate laboratory records including data tables and project summaries
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and product information documentation
Qualifications & Requirements
Functional Knowledge
- Foundational knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, and product development
- Understanding of sensory evaluation and food safety principles
Technical Skills
- Understanding of laboratory practices, product applications, and basic manufacturing processes
- Ability to provide technical observations and recommendations for troubleshooting
- Willingness to continuously develop technical expertise through training and experimentation
Essential Skills
- Strong attention to detail in laboratory and documentation work
- Effective cross-functional collaboration with internal teams
- Curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies and industry trends
About Griffith Foods
Join Griffith Foods, a family-owned business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA, guided by the purpose “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World.” With product capabilities spanning seasonings, marinades, coating systems, and sauces, Griffith Foods partners with food companies globally to create solutions that are better for people and better for the planet.
Career Excellence: Start your food technology career with a purpose-driven, innovation-focused company at Dubai Science Park.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: Seeking hands-on entry into product development and R&D
- Sensory Evaluation Enthusiasts: Interested in seasonings, sauces, and coating systems
- Laboratory-Trained Professionals: Comfortable operating lab equipment and documentation systems
- Aspiring R&D Technologists: Eager to learn from senior mentors in a global food company
- Detail-Oriented Team Players: Ready to support customer projects and technical presentations
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