R&D Technician
SSS Of Parma•Independence, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs a variety of duties relating to Research & Development in a facility specializing in sauces, dressings, marinades, and other fluid goods. These duties include but are not limited to the development of new products from initial bench-top concept to a commercially producible product, provide technical support to other departments such as sales and production, and reverse engineering recipes.
Requirements
- Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Microsoft Windows
- Must be a well organized individual that is self motivated and takes charge
- Must be dependable and responsible
- Must enjoy new opportunities and challenges
- Must enjoy working with and developing people
- Must deal with criticism calmly and effectively
- Must be careful about detail and be thorough in completing tasks as assigned and on time
- Must be flexible and open to change
- Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, general business periodicals, and or governmental regulations
- Able to write and develop specific, accurate, and scalable recipes and procedure manuals
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, staff and owners
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of weights and measures
- Ability to apply concepts such as ratios, and proportions for ingredient and nutritional information
Responsibilities
- Development of new products from initial bench-top concept to a commercially producible product
- Provide technical support to other departments such as sales and production
- Reverse engineering recipes
- Knowledge of food ingredient functionality
- Ability to read and analyze formulas
- Ability to write product spec’s and procedures
- Ability to collect and analyze data
- Must be able to use lab analytical equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP’s, SSOP’s, Allergens, food safety rules and regulations
- Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
- Complies with all company policies and procedures
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Understand and adhere to government regulations and documentation requirements
- Must be able to provide written or face to face reports on progress on projects
- Ability to work well with others
- Coordinates sauce tasting panels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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