R&D Technician
About The Position
The R&D Technician supports scientists on innovation projects by producing samples, performing analytical testing, and shipping innovation samples. This role also involves leading line extension and supply chain risk mitigation projects with support. Key responsibilities include maintaining inventory of lab supplies, ingredients, retains, and packaging materials, as well as documentation for incoming ingredients. Additional tasks include performing shelf-life testing, generating online forms for off-site cuttings, entering new ingredients into the formula system, and supporting plant trials. The position requires familiarity with GMPs and GLPs, basic computer skills, and a willingness to learn new systems, operating within a lab/food manufacturing facility environment.
Requirements
- Associates degree from a scientific/technical program or two years of relevant work experience (lab/food manufacturing facility)
- Familiarity with GMPs and GLPs
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and willingness to learn new systems
- Ability to travel <5% as a professional representative of Golding, including by car and plant
- Willingness and ability to consume dressing and sauce products including nuts, soy, eggs, diary, wheat, and mustard
- Ability to occasionally lift 40lbs
Nice To Haves
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Internships and co-ops strongly considered
Responsibilities
- Supports scientists on innovation projects by producing samples, performing analytical testing, and shipping innovation samples
- With support, leads line extension and supply chain risk mitigation projects
- Maintains inventory of lab supplies, ingredients, retains, and packaging materials
- Maintains documentation for incoming ingredients
- Performs shelf-life testing and documents results
- Generates online forms and facilitates for weekly off-site cuttings
- Entry of new ingredients into formula system
- Supports plant trial
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
