R&D Food Product Development Technician

Job Title

Job Description

Preferred Education:

Minimum of High School degree

Preferred Education:

Some college preferred Required

Experience and Skills:

Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Strong communication skills, with emphasis on prompt and clear responses to high email and Teams message traffic Can lift light weights up to 25 lb Good organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently to meet or exceed deadlines with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change

Schedule:

30 - 40 hours a week, Mon – Fri, 7:30 - 4

Job Duties:

Assist with the Gold Standard Reference program Coordinate bi-weekly with internal partners (Reference R&D, warehouse, manufacturing sites, 3rd party storage) to ship out samples to plants or testing locations Maintain and track reference inventory (products/pallets) from/to plants, R&D, and 3rd party storage Maintain and manage product inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage Lead Gold Standard Reference qualification reviews Manage and prepare qualification samples for internal sensory testing Support Productivity Region team in product development work, including sensory tests, laboratory work, and process lab test runs Perform standard core technician duties such as ingredient inventory, sample management, material ordering, sensory test preparation, and trial participation Maintain and manage product and raw ingredient inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage Manage sensory and consumer testing requests and prepare samples for execution Coordinate and manage internal product reviews Manage analytical submissions and communicate results in an organized and timely fashion Order raw materials for experiments and trials, managing specifications, certificates, and other crucial documents for all Coordinate logistical activities for the team, including UPS shipments and pallet pickups Maintain the quality lab and inventory and discard samples when expired with communication to project owners of expiration date Other tasks as required

** Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

** Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**