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

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