Job Details

The R&D Technologist will play a key role in advancing innovation within a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for supporting research initiatives, developing new product formulations, and improving existing products to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role supports the full product lifecycle—from early-stage concept development through plant trials and commercial launch. The ideal candidate is technically curious, highly organized, and comfortable operating in both laboratory and production settings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Product Development & Commercialization- Developing new food products and product line extensions from concept through commercial production
• Translating bench-scale formulas into scalable production processes
• Conducting plant trials and manufacturing validations to ensure product performance and consistency
• Utilize internal formulation systems to create, update, and maintain product specifications
• Research, Testing & Evaluation- Executing pilot plant trials and prototype testing to validate product concepts
• Analyze data and document results from formulation experiments and processing trials
• Organize internal product evaluations and sensory reviews to support development decisions
• Provide project updates and technical findings to internal stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partnering with teams across operations, quality, engineering, marketing, and supply chain to support successful product launches
• Regulatory & Technical Documentation- Maintaining detailed records including formulas, project documentation, product specifications, and testing results

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related scientific discipline
• 2+ years of experience supporting product development within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and food formulation principles
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet development timelines
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• (Preferred)Master's degree in Food Science or related scientific field
• Knowledge of regulatory and food safety standards including USDA or FDA guidelines