Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The R&D Technician plays a supporting role in the development and improvement of powder and liquid products, from concept to commercialization. Utilizing best practices and procedures, they are involved in; ideation, formulation, sampling, flavor work, documentation, scale up, and commercialization support, interacting across multiple departments including Marketing, Sales, Quality, Procurement, Operations, etc.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the work of other members of the R&D team throughout the development process
- Provide support in all stages of formulation, development, and commercialization
- Communicate with vendors to source existing, novel, or trendy raw materials and obtain relevant documentation
- Batches and prepares samples for internal and external/client use
- Accurately maintain vendor information, raw material databases, and other records
- Supports and performs flavor work for both RTM and RTD supplements
- Gather information as part of the ideation process for a new project or to improve an existing product
- Maintains lab organization and sampling protocols
- Performs physical assays on ingredients, mixed powders, and liquids
- Filling in (wherever necessary) to cover changing department needs
- Search for and implement continuous improvement in processes and procedures
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Related science or laboratory work experience preferred.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as laboratory procedure manuals, safety rules, operating maintenance instructions.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages and volume.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal
- Experience working independently and as part of a team
- Some experience working in a food establishment or laboratory
- Familiarity with product development
- Experience with flavor systems and sensory evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of ingredient functionality and nutrition Strong interest in food and health trends
Full-Time
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement,