Food Research & Development Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine food formulations for new products, line extensions, and reformulations.
- Conduct bench-top, pilot, and plant trials , documenting procedures, observations, and results.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to support scale-up and commercialization of R&D concepts.
- Work closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and labeling requirements .
- Perform ingredient evaluations, shelf-life studies, sensory testing, and cost optimization analyses.
- Maintain accurate formulation records, specifications, SOPs, and trial documentation.
- Support supplier collaboration, ingredient sourcing, and evaluation of alternative raw materials.
- Troubleshoot product and process issues related to texture, flavor, stability, yield, or shelf life.
- Assist in maintaining R&D lab organization, safety standards, and sanitation protocols.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition , or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or food manufacturing .
- Hands-on experience with formulation, testing, and basic lab equipment.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting pilot plant or commercial-scale production .
- Familiarity with thermal processing, emulsions, sauces, beverages, or dry blends (adjust based on product type).
- Knowledge of nutritional labeling, regulatory compliance, and ingredient statements .
- Working knowledge of food safety systems (GMP, HACCP, SSOPs, and SOPs)
- Experience with sensory panels and shelf-life testing.
- Proficiency with formulation software or Excel-based costing models.
- Curious, methodical, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable balancing creativity with operational constraints.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Paid time off
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