R D, Product Development - food - entry level Ingredi, Inc. Garden Grove, CA Job Details Full-time $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Nutrition Biology Computer operation Teamwork Microbiology Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Presentation software Food processing plant experience Word processing Computer literacy Food analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Nutrition Food microbiology Project management Sensory evaluation Bachelor's degree Food & beverage production Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Legal compliance FDA regulations Full Job Description R D Associate - Food An international food company is seeking a R D Associate with at least 0-3 years in the food industry R D or product development. If no experience in food manufacture but has Bachelor Degree, will train, entry level welcome! This food manufacturer has been around for more than 80 years, and their products are sold at most majorgrocery stores. They are growing! Please contact to find out the name of the company.

•You have to commute to the office everyday. This is not a hybrid position

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Location:

Garden Grove, CA Industry:

Food Direct Hire with benefits

Status:

Non-Exempt Salary:

$27.00/hr

Shift:

8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday (must commute everyday) Great benefits: Medical/ Dental /

Vision:

100% covered for employee and for all the family Life Insurance/ Vacation/ Sick leave/ National Holiday/ 401

K Summary:

Responsible for supporting product development, process development, commercialization, and maintenance of tofu and plant-based food products Contributes to innovation, productivity improvements, technical problem-solving, and implementation of new technologies through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners Plan, design, and conduct experiments related to new product development, process improvement, commercialization support, and product maintenance with minimal supervision. Organize and analyze data, and clearly communicate project progress and experimental results to management. Support product maintenance activities, including formula updates, ingredient substitutions, quality improvements, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. Support commercialization activities, including scale-up, production trials, process validation, and technology transfer to manufacturing. Provide technical support and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Marketing, Sales, QC/QA, Production, and SCM. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements related to processing, products, labeling, product claims, and advertising. Conduct shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and analytical testing of new and existing products. Research consumer trends, market opportunities, emerging technologies, and ingredients to support concept development and innovation initiatives. Develop product formulas that meet nutritional, regulatory, quality, food safety, and cost requirements. Support collaborative research and development activities with suppliers, contract laboratories, universities, research institutions, and other external partners as needed. Identify and evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and technical opportunities that support business objectives and continuous improvement. Other additional responsibilities would be assigned

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition,, or a related field 0-3 years of experience in food product development, food manufacturing, or related technical field Basic knowledge of FDA, USDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements Experience with laboratory testing and data analysis is preferred Knowledge of food manufacturing, food hygiene, and quality contro l Basic knowledge of nutrition, chemistry, microbiology, and statistics Familiarity with analytical testing equipment and laboratory procedures Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Regular tasting of food products. (not allergy to soy, milk, egg, wheat, chocolate, peanuts, etc.) Ability to think logically and analytically Strong communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively Familiarity of equipment for analytical testing and scientific lab procedures Basic cooking skills (Occasional food cooking for sample tasting which does not require special techniques.) Occasionally travels to New Jersey and Philadelphia plant (about 1-2 times a year) Occasional work across time differences Experience with plant-based foods, tofu, dairy alternatives, or protein-based products is a plus Physical requirement: Frequent computer use in an office environment, Manual dexterity required, Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, Ability to reach, lift, bend, stoop, climb, and push or pull items weighing up to 50 lbs, Ability to travel by plane, train, or car if necessary This company has been outsourcing the recruiting matters to Ingredi, Inc., a recruiting agency. Ingredi Inc. is responsible for reviewing and selecting resumes and conducting initial interviews

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

R D or product development at food manufacturers : 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Garden Grove, CA 92841 (Required)

Work Location:

In person