R & D Food Technician

Woodland Foods • Fremont, NE

9d • $50,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

An R&D Food Technician supports the development of new food products and the improvement of existing ones. This role involves conducting preparing the samples as per formulas given by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of food processing, ingredients, and formulation techniques
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to follow precise instructions.
• Need basic computer skills and open to learning new skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Proficiency in basic lab equipment and testing methods

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the food industry is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or R&D environment
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of new food products, formulations, and processes
• Prepare product samples in a lab as per supervisor’s instructions.
• Ship the samples out to customers.
• Participate in sample/product evaluation and build sensory skills.
• Support scale-up production trials from laboratory to manufacturing.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment, stock up supplies, clen the workstation and the lab every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED