Research & Development Food Scientist

About the Role

King & Prince Seafood is looking for an R&D Food Scientist to help develop flavorful, high-quality seafood and vegetable products from early bench concepts through successful plant commercialization. In this hands-on, on-site role in Brunswick, Georgia, you will work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Culinary, Sales, and customers to solve product challenges, improve performance, and bring new ideas to market.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will help shape products that meet the real-world needs of restaurant operators across North America, from great taste and texture to consistent performance, food safety, and efficient production. You will help move ideas from the test kitchen to the production line, using technical skill and collaboration to create products that perform for our foodservice customers.

What You'll Do

• Take new seafood and vegetable product ideas from concept through commercialization.
• Create and refine batters, breading, marinades, glazes, and flavor systems for frozen and ready-to-cook products.
• Lead plant trials, troubleshoot issues, and support smooth scale-up into commercial production.
• Evaluate ingredients, coatings, processing methods, product quality, texture, stability, and sensory performance.
• Build practical product specifications that support customer expectations, food safety, quality, and production needs.
• Collaborate across functions and with customers to keep projects moving and deliver products that win in the market.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field.
• Three to six years of product development experience in food processing; seafood, chicken, or value-added protein experience is a plus.
• Hands-on knowledge of coating systems, freezing technologies, protein functionality, sensory testing, and plant scale-up.
• Working knowledge of food safety, quality, allergen labeling, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Seafood HACCP requirements.
• A practical problem-solver who communicates well, manages projects effectively, and enjoys working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

What We Offer

• A hands-on product development role where your ideas can move from concept to commercial production.
• The opportunity to work with a leader in the value-added seafood business serving foodservice customers for over 100 years.
• A friendly, team-oriented culture where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your work helps shape products customers enjoy.
• The chance to join an experienced, high-performing R&D team that values practical problem-solving, collaboration, and product ideas that can succeed in production.
• A practical, fast-moving environment where technical skill, creativity, and problem-solving make a visible impact.
• Competitive pay, profit sharing, and a strong benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life needs.