R&D Support Specialist Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

R D Support Specialist Select (Food Manufacturer) Newark, NJ 07105 Who We Are At Golden Platter Foods, we’re more than just a food manufacturer — we’re a third-generation family business with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious frozen foods that families love. For over 36 years, we’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere that feels like home. As we expand our product line and team, we’re looking for a motivated R•D Support Specialist to help us innovate and grow in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Why Work With Us?

Family Atmosphere:

Experience a workplace where you’re truly valued and part of a close-knit team.

Growth & Development:

Plenty of room to learn, advance, and carve out your future with us.

Impactful Work:

Contribute to developing products that improve people’s lives and bring joy to families.

Stability & Tradition:

Join a trusted, stable company that values integrity, quality, and your professional journey.

The Role:

Are you passionate about food science and meat products? Do you thrive in hands-on environments? If so, this is your chance to play a key role in our R D team — supporting everything from initial testing to plant trials. You’ll gain invaluable experience working on real-world challenges in a fast-paced yet supportive setting.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with tastings, sample preparations, and clean-up, ensuring every detail is perfect. Support formulation and testing of meat-based products. Document and organize samples, labels, and data to keep projects on track. Coordinate with production to run samples, collect data, and analyze outcomes. Operate and maintain our state-of-the-art test kitchen equipment, replicating processing conditions. Learn critical attributes such as yields, water activity, and cooking losses in meat processing. Help ensure our R D kitchen remains clean, safe, and organized — a true hub of innovation.

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Culinary Science, or related field. Hands-on experience working with meat or in meat processing environments (internships, co-ops, or jobs). Knowledge of USDA regulations and best practices a plus. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects. A clear communicator comfortable working with cross-functional teams (QA, Ops, Sales). Passionate about food safety, sanitation, and quality. Ready to Make Your Mark? If you’re excited to grow your career in an established yet innovative family business, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating better-for-you frozen foods rooted in family values and quality.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person