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Senior R&D Specialist

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American Jerky Company

Ontario, CA (In Person)

$61,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/5/2026

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Always be on the lookout for job scams! Learn more about identity theft Opens in new window Help information , opens a new window. First Job Previous Job 1,101 of 6,589 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This $61k Per Year Senior R D Specialist American Jerky Company
Occupation:
Food Scientists and Technologists
Location:
Ontario, CA - 91761
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
06/24/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
CalJOBS
Web Site:
CalJOBS Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
06/25/2026
Expires:
07/27/2026 Job #: 19858868 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 24 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. 1. Develop new pet food products from concept through bench-top formulation, pilot trials, scale-up, and commercial production, applying food science principles and food processing methods. 2. Develop and refine product formulations, ingredient systems, and processing parameters to improve product quality, palatability, stability, nutritional value, manufacturing efficiency, and cost effectiveness. 3. Conduct laboratory trials, product evaluations, and processing tests, and analyze results to support formulation changes, process improvements, product performance, and commercial feasibility. 4. Prepare, review, and maintain accurate technical records of formulations, ingredient usage, processing parameters, test results, and experimental procedures. 5. Evaluate and qualify raw materials and alternative ingredient suppliers based on ingredient functionality, quality, consistency, food safety, and product requirements. 6. Develop and maintain product specifications, processing instructions, nutritional information, and labeling documentation in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. 7. Conduct and interpret shelf life and stability studies for new and existing products to support formulation, packaging, and storage decisions. 8. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, Operations, and Procurement teams to support product commercialization, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and ensure successful product launches. 9. Apply food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards in all research and development activities. 10. Investigate formulation and processing issues and recommend technical solutions to improve product quality, consistency, and manufacturing performance. American Jerky Company Is a Private Sector employer
Company Profile:
American Jerky Company is a food manufacturing and distribution business. The company operates a production and warehouse facility that manufactures jerky-based pet treats. Overview
Industry:
Food manufacturing
Headquarters:
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