R&D Assistant

Job Title:

R&D Assistant Location:

Lewisville, TX Job Type:

Full-time/Non-exempt Business Hours:

M-F 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM •Occasionally after/before business hours, weekend hours may be required Reports to:

R&D Manager Wage:

$20-$25/hr

MAJOR DUTIES

Assist in documentation for R&D department, which includes but is not limited to creating/revising product recipes, quality posters, tracking orders, creating/requesting special orders, creating presentation materials, updating/preparing the reports Collaborate with customers to create and maintain documentation in online databases Communicate with suppliers to maintain documentation from suppliers up to date Assist R&D department for routine meetings and events along with special projects Support R&D department by working with other departments both internally and externally

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Greet visitors and callers, answer questions, and direct them to the appropriate person or department Schedule meetings, appointments, and calendar events Prepare and distribute communications such as emails, memos, and reports Maintain files and organize documents for R&D department Serve sample food both internally and externally for the product reviews Assist R&D department for Market Research and cooking/developing new products Attend and support customer meetings and presentations with R&D team members as needed

REQUIREMENTS

English skills at business level are mandatory Japanese or Spanish bilingual preferred but not required Intermediate to advanced skills of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Great written and verbal communication skills Great time management and organizational skills Detail oriented person with positive attitude Flexible and adaptable with a constant priority change and direction Ability to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision Self-motivated, creative, and curious Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding trade secret and business information Good understanding of GMP and food safety preferred Must love food Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Physical DemandsWork Environment:

Office, lab, manufacturing, and warehouse environments Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs Position requires frequent sitting or standing for long periods of time with occasional reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and twisting . Cold environment Must be capable of understanding work instructions in English, both oral and written

Education and Work Experiences:

Bachelor's or associate degree in business Prior work experience in office environment is required Prior office administration/supporting and multitask work experience is required Food and beverage industry experience preferred