R&D Food Technologist –
Marin County, CA
The R&D Food
Technologist is responsible for the development of new products and adaptation
of new and existing formulas to meet customer specification that support
existing business and create new business opportunities for our client
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In
collaboration with the R&D Manager develop products from conception to
production that meet customer specifications
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Responsible
for completion of assigned research and development projects in a timely
manner
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Responsibilities
include formulation batch sheets, bench top cook up, flavor and color
application
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Oversee trials
and launches, adapting formulas and processes as required
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Enter
production formulas and process procedures into Microsoft excel; complete
required documentation
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In
collaboration with the R&D Manager establish product specifications on
new products and update as needed
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Provide
technical support to sales, QA/QC and production department as required
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Provide
product information and technical support to customers as required
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Gain and
share technical knowledge keeping informed of new technologies,
ingredients, products and processes as required
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Responsible
for the analysis of new ingredients / flavors and complete documentation
including specifications on new raw materials
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Participate
and promote continuous improvement activities
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Effectively
communicate with R&D manager on projects
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Effectively
communicate with related departments on products as required
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Train
R&D Technicians, QA, QC, production personnel on products and processes
as needed
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Conduct
sensory evaluation on ingredients and products
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Conduct
product shelf life studies
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Wear PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
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Responsible
for ensuring work area is clean and organized.
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Commitment
to quality
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Responsible
for all other duties as assigned by R&D Manager.
Required skills:
Education/Experience:Minimum Bachelors of Science in Food
Science or related preferred with entry level to 5 years
experience in product development, quality assurance or operations.
Broad knowledge of food science, food safety and food chemistry.
Skills: Formulation skills, organoleptic
abilities, must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint
software, and be proficient with MS Excel software.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience:
Masters
of Science in Food Science
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Language: Bi-Lingual Spanish a
plus.
Contact:
sanbruno@labsupport.com
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Job Type:
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Temporary
Contract
Project
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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California-Marin County/North Bay
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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E-mail
or Apply Online
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