Associate Food Technologist

Associate Food Technologist – Solina (USA)

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Location:

EASTVALE, California, United States of America

At Solina, we design customized savoury solutions for clients in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

The Associate Research and Development Technologist will assist in supporting projects and documenting results, research programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers.

• Assist in the development of new products and line extensions from bench top to commercialization.
• Help R&D team perform pilot plant tests, generate product prototypes, document and organize product reviews, and communicate progress verbally and in writing.
• Run production tests at manufacturing plants to develop commercially viable new products or reformulated products that improve quality.
• Work with an online formulation database system to create or adjust product formulations.
• Maintain accurate project files, formulations, specifications and product/project data.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Process Control) to provide product development support.
• Improve product development skills through appropriate training, understanding USDA/FDA regulations and hands‑on work in projects.
• Assist other R&D team members as required to generate product prototypes.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the direct manager.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university in Food Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant plant manufacturing experience in the meat processing industry (required).

• Strong scientific knowledge of meat, non‑meat ingredients and their functionality.
• Ability to work with pilot plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in online work systems and product development software tools.
• Continuous improvement of food/meat science and product development skills and understanding of current plant process systems.
• Ability to multi‑task and strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Travel up to 40% of the time.
• Ability to complete required applicable forms in English and to read and write in English.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment and to be respectful, approachable and team‑oriented.

Travel up to 40% of the time.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• Required to travel.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Safety shoes recommended in the plant area.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected status. We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.