Product Development Technician

Stefanini Group•Emeryville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring a Product Development Technician in Emeryville, CA. This role involves working on one of the largest food brands in the category, with opportunities for learning from experienced developers and a high-performing team. The position offers experience in a wide range of projects including near-term innovation and renovation, core maintenance (resolving quality issues, BCP, margin support, plant performance improvement), and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include making benchtop samples, and shipping/receiving samples and ingredients.

Requirements

BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
1-3 years of experience in related field
Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity
Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues
Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities
Excellent written and oral communication
Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
Personal drive and organization
Prioritizing and managing activities
Planning, and executing work plans with some supervision
Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently (problem solving)
Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities