R&D Specialist; Packaging

Base pay range: $67,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

The R&D (Packing) Specialist position encompasses a critical support role by managing and executing product development and production activities. This responsibility area is required to successfully produce R&D package product samples for both internal and external customers.

• Understand variety of cuisines and be able to explain, analyze and formulate soup, in both creative and traditional fashion. Benchmark with other companies’ products.
• Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include but not limited to conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation and product launch.
• Select new materials and negotiate prices for new materials and current materials, updating material list or vendors as needed with the goal of reducing the cost of the current materials.
• Design and test products to ensure shelf‑life stability and all aspects of product (flavor, color and texture, nutritional content etc.).
• Conduct a variety of applicable tests and analyses on products to determine inherent properties and present analysis of results to the department for further product development and improvement.
• Research consumer awareness or trends, relating to product development (including legal issues). Execution of research on consumer taste preference through validation internally and/or externally.
• Collaborate with process engineers, plant management, marketing specialists and external customers in order to insure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct production trials to ensure successful launch of new and revised products.
• Monitor production to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria and train plant operation.
• Understand general requirements of laws and regulations related to but not limited to food labeling and food additives.
• Report and present oral and written updates including product demonstrations to team and customers.
• Prepare all necessary documents such as, but not limited to, test report, Standard Formulation, Standard Process, and any other necessary standard/process in commercialization and ensuring food safety.
• Manage materials (including the purchase and shipping of lab apparatus) and supply inventory.
• Other job duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.S. degree in nutrition, food science, or food technology is preferred.
• 2+ years related experience in Research and Development or related field in the food industry.

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E‑Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.

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