R & D TECHNICIAN

Overview

Love cooking, experimenting with ingredients, and trying new foods? Turn your passion into a career! Join our Research & Development team as an R&D Technician, where you’ll help prepare, test, taste, and evaluate food products while supporting the development of exciting new ideas. Your hands-on work and feedback could help shape the food products people enjoy tomorrow!

Position Summary

The R&D Technician supports the Research & Development team with product testing, sample preparation, ingredient management, data collection, and general test-kitchen operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with food, following detailed procedures, and contributing to the development and improvement of food products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform bench tests using mixers, fryers, ovens, proofers, and other food-service or test-kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients, samples, and food products according to established formulas and testing procedures.
• Accurately record, organize, and maintain testing data and product-development documentation.
• Use computer programs to organize data and document whether materials meet established specifications for release or hold.
• Maintain and organize product-retain bins, physical samples, and related paperwork.
• Monitor laboratory inventory and replenish raw ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the test kitchen, laboratory equipment, storage areas, and inventory.
• Follow all food-safety, quality, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Interest in food preparation, food testing, product development, or food science.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, food-manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or R&D environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow formulas, testing procedures, written instructions, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately enter and organize data.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen, laboratory, and food-service equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Comfortable working in both office and production/laboratory settings.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods as needed.