R&D Technician
Hedy Holmes Staffing Services•Tracy, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented R&D Technician to support product development and production trials within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for executing sample runs, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, QA, R&D, or production support, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with precision.
Requirements
- Experience in food manufacturing, QA, R&D, or production support required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to follow SOPs, safety guidelines, and company procedures
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute sample runs, including batching, scaling, and coordination with production
- Track labor and materials during trials and record real-time data (yields, times, temperatures, deviations)
- Package and prepare samples for shipment and maintain inventory of shipping supplies
- Assist with customer presentations, product demonstrations, and plant tours
- Manage inventory of raw materials, ingredients, and department supplies
- Create and maintain recipes, batch sheets, spec sheets, product labels, and item setups
- Ensure all formulations and documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
- Maintain version control including change logs and archived documents
- Organize and maintain digital files in accordance with SOPs
- Support the R&D Supervisor and cross-functional teams as needed
- Coordinate trial readiness by aligning materials, documentation, and production timing
- Follow all R&D safety protocols and company policies
- Monitor communications, prioritize workload, and respond to inquiries efficiently
- Identify potential issues and proactively provide solutions
- Assist team members as needed to support overall operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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