Rich Products Corporation · 20 hours ago
Principal Scientist
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expRich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. The Principal Scientist – Dairy will lead cross-functional initiatives in dairy technologies to unlock new revenue streams and ensure compliance with food safety standards while mentoring global teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead strategic initiatives focused on dairy and emulsion-based technologies to design and execute innovative, scalable product solutions that align with global business growth objectives
Identify and propose new global platforms and technologies that address evolving consumer needs, sustainability goals, and market dynamics. This includes leveraging expertise in dairy systems, UHT, emulsions, and ingredient functionality to unlock scalable innovation opportunities
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
Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and market relevance
Collaborate with regional teams to develop and enforce food safety and quality assurance protocols across dairy manufacturing operations, raw milk handling, supplier compliance, and supply chain auditing. Ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., FSMA, EFSA, GB standards) while maintaining global consistency and safeguarding product integrity
Ensure adherence to internal policies and Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory (FSQAR) frameworks to proactively mitigate risks and enable successful project execution across regions
Monitor and analyze global quality metrics, consumer complaints, and non-conformance trends to drive continuous improvement
Lead the development of global standards, ingredient and product specifications, and testing methodologies
Develop and implement new product platforms through scientific and technological advancements
Conduct patent landscaping and competitive benchmarking to identify white space and protect innovation
Lead invention disclosures and patent filings for novel processes, ingredients, and formulations
Ensure global IP alignment across joint ventures, external partners, global cross-functional and RIC teams to safeguard Rich Products’ innovation pipeline, enhance competitive advantage, and support long-term category growth
Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to RIC Innovation teams and Business Units
Implement global technical strategies to protect and grow the category
Support Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activities through technical due diligence and capability assessments
Foster strong partnerships across departments including Marketing, Sales, Operations, and other RIC CoEs
Collaborate with Global Science & Technology and Digital teams to explore new perspectives and solutions
Represent the organization in external forums to position Rich Products as a global leader in assigned categories
Deliver technical training across local markets and support the development of global talent
Mentor cross-functional teams in design thinking, agile methodologies, and innovation best practices to accelerate dairy based product development and problem-solving
Contribute to organizational design and process improvements that enhance R&D efficiency, collaboration, and technical output
Cultivate a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning across global R&D functions
Qualification
Required
Degree in Dairy Science and Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field (e.g., Dairy Chemistry, Food Chemistry)
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of industrial/applied research experience
Master's degree with 8+ years of industrial/applied research experience
Ph.D. with 7+ years of industrial/applied research experience
Proven experience in dairy systems, food emulsions, UHT technologies, and ingredient functionality
Working knowledge of international food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FSMA, GFSI, ISO)
Demonstrated progressive technical leadership in R&D, innovation, and product development
Strong track record of innovation and commercialization in the food industry
Ability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of innovation
Senior-level technical leadership within R&D innovation teams
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Experience working with global and remote teams
Strong business results orientation with a focus on measurable impact
Sound decision-making with a balanced approach to risk and opportunity
Preferred
Experience with supplier auditing and raw material risk management
Company
Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Robert Rich
Founder
Recent News
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