R&D Technologist

Bakerly • Easton, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Technologist drives product and process development for brioche and crepe from concept through industrialization. The role focuses on translating technical concepts into lab results that will lead to robust, efficient production methods on the manufacturing lines. The Technologist ensures new and renovated products meet quality and regulatory requirements, while supporting factory trials, troubleshooting scale-up challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovations successfully to market.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of bakery experience required (artisanal and/or industrial)
• 1-3 years Industrial Food Manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Knowledge and respect of hygiene, safety & environmental practices, and rules

Responsibilities

• Create and manage its own lab/line trials schedule based on project timelines and Production schedule. Actively participate in the Production planning meeting.
• Develop project trials plan and recipes & processes, according to project scopes, in collaboration with R&D Scientist and PNP.
• Conduct industrial scale trials and validate industrial feasibility. Organize the tasks with cross-functional Plant teams (Scheduling, Production, PNP, QA, Engineering, etc.).
• Organize and lead reviews of industrial scale trials with Plant teams.
• Evaluate products during process with laboratory tools (color, height, weight, visual) and interpret evaluation.
• Complete daily reports in the R&D database based on trial results, troubleshoot and build recommendations.
• Order ingredients quantities needed for trials with Procurement or Supply, receive and monitor stock ingredients (expiration date, storage conditions).
• Fill all the required information about assigned tasks into R&D Status meeting in Wrike.
• Create and deliver Manufacturing specs, as well as lead Project Plant Introduction, Walkthrough with PNP and Hand-over meetings.
• Be a primary resource during projects Pre-launch.
• Prepare samples to be used as sales tools, tastings or for specific studies, following the R&D Scientist guidance.
• Be part of the R&D weekly tastings and provide judgement on tasting criteria’s.
• Keep the lab clean and organize all time (cleaning after each trial) / keep the R&D office clean and desk tidy.
• Maintain industry awareness (technical, ingredients, competitor…) and share it with the R&D Team.
• Keep R&D documentation up-to-date and organized.
• Assist in training interns or future Technologist(s) in their new role.
• Observe process deviations and alert of nonconformances.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Additional supplemental insurance program offered, including life, critical, accidental, short-term disability
• Free stress-management counseling and discounts on health and fitness products.
• Generous PTO policy and 401k plan with a 3% employer match.
• 9 paid company holidays
• 40% discount on all company products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees