R & D Data Control Assistant

Full Steam Staffing•Tracy, CA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Client is seeking a detail-driven R&D Data Control Assistant to support our Research & Development team by capturing, validating, and maintaining accurate formulation and product data. This role plays a critical part in ensuring all recipes, specifications, and trial documentation are organized, accurate, and audit-ready. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in data entry, documentation, or administrative support (food/CPG preferred)
Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, filters, data validation, pivot tables)
High accuracy, strong typing speed, and excellent attention to detail
Ability to read and understand formulations, weights/measures, and basic process specs
Clear, effective communication and consistent follow-through

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP/PLM systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) or document control environments
Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, allergens, and traceability
Experience with nutrition or labeling tools is a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Highly organized, fast-paced, and proactive with strong ownership

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain recipes, formulations, batch sheets, and product specification data
Manage version control, standard naming conventions, and document archives
Capture allergen, nutritional, and labeling data; assist with label creation as directed
Document pilot trials, including yields, times/temps, deviations, and supporting photos/scans
Validate data accuracy through routine spot checks and reconciliations
Update ingredient and packaging costs; support cost summaries and variance tracking
Maintain organized digital folders and follow document-control SOPs
Prepare data packets and basic reports for leadership and cross-functional teams
Support the R&D Supervisor with presentations, trial preparations, and customer-facing materials
Ensure all data aligns with GMP, HACCP, and internal compliance requirements