Senior Food Technologist (Bilingual in Mandarin, 需肉类蛋白加工和调味经验）

About the role

Participate in brainstorming with Sales & Marketing team to support development initiatives, including reformulation and new product development.
Team up with Director of Operations to make sample products in the test kitchen.
Arrange sample tasting for new and existing products on a regular basis. Collect feedback and suggestions for further modification if needed.
Test out raw materials and ingredients and provide the buyer with instant feedback.
Work with the R&D Manager to prepare product specifications, formulas, technical reports and test run plans.
Support QA to ensure product and packaging in accordance to design quality and to conduct troubleshooting on raw materials, final product and process if needed.
Support Production to ensure production procedures meet the required technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support QA to ensure product and packaging in accordance to design quality and to conduct troubleshooting on raw materials, final product and process if needed.
• Support Production to ensure production procedures meet the required technical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering and other related fields is required.
• Candidates with culinary/chef experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 3-5 years experience in R&D environment preferably in the USDA frozen food manufacturing industry.
• Previous recipe renovation and/or development experience preferred.
• Broad understanding of raw materials and ingredients in the local market.
• Knowledge of food and safety regulations including USDA, FDA, CFR, etc.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering and other related fields is required.

Skills

• Familiar with the techniques of making Chinese pastries including but not limited to dim sum, dumplings, buns, potstickers, and spring rolls.

Benefits

• Pay is between $75K-$100K/year plus 10% performance bonus.

Schedule

• N/A