At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative food products from concept to market.
- Company: Join McCain, a leader in the food industry with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and lead within a high-calibre team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food innovation while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Strong background in food science, ingredient functionality, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Position
- Title: Food
- Scientist
- Position
Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 43249 Foods Scientist Scarborough In every role, Mc Cainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together.
With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with Mc Cain easy.
About the role.
Great products start with great science.
This is where you come in.
As a Food Scientist on Mc Cain's Global Innovation Platforms team, you will design, develop, and execute the experimental work that brings innovative products to life, moving projects from concept to commercialization across our Potato and Global Snacking categories .
This is a role built for a scientist with strong foundations in ingredient functionality, formulation, and processing who is ready to take real ownership, deepen their technical expertise, and grow.
You will translate project objectives into sharp experimental designs, generate reliable data, and build the documentation that supports feasible, food-safe product solutions, all within a collaborative, high-calibre team environment.
You will also begin to stretch beyond the bench, providing guidance to newer team members and representing the voice of Product Development in cross-functional project teams.
Food Scientist employer: McCain Foods (GB)
At McCain Foods, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant and inclusive employer that values teamwork and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for advancement within the company. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer competitive benefits and a culture that celebrates passion for quality food, making it an exciting place to build a rewarding career as a Forklift Driver.
