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Entry level FOOD R&D Associate (Food Manufacture)(CA/YM)
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What they do
A Food and Agricultural Scientist or Technologist studies plants and animals used in food production. Researches topics related to improving quality and productivity in agriculture and livestock farming, or food science and nutrition. May specialize in applying food science to food product development.
$93,640 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Entry level
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Associate (Food Manufacture)(CA/YM) at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions Entry level
FOOD R D
Associate (Food Manufacture)(CA/YM) at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Orange, California Posted in about 13 hours ago.
Type:
full-time A Food manufacture company is looking for an Entry level
FOOD R D
Associate to join their team in Garden Grove, CA. Must have bachelor's degree in
FOOD SCIENCE, FOOD
ENGINEERING, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition or related field. 0 to 3 years work experience in food product development, food manufacturing, or related technical field. Responsible for supporting product development, process development, commercialization, and maintenance of the product 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. This is full time in office 5 days a week (Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30) position with excellent benefits including 401K. Entry level are welcomed to apply. Entry level
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Associate Duties:
- 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.
Entry level
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Associate Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or related field
- 0-3 years of experience in food product development, food manufacturing, or related technical field
- Experience with plant-based foods, dairy alternatives, or protein-based products is a plus
- Experience with laboratory testing and data analysis is preferred
- Basic knowledge of FDA, USDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Basic knowledge of nutrition, chemistry, microbiology and statistics
- Familiarity of equipment for analytical testing and scientific lab procedures
- If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company.
- Activ8 West
- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc.
, has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.