R&D Technician Food Science & Product Development

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

R&D Technician - Food Science & Product Development

Our client a leader in the food industry is seeking an R&D Technician to support product innovation from concept to commercialization. This entry-level hands-on role offers the opportunity to work in lab and pilot plant settings contributing to the development and testing of new formulations processes and ingredients.

What Youll Do

Develop test and evaluate new product formulations and process improvements in lab and pilot plant environments
Prepare samples for internal testing customer evaluation sensory panels and shelf-life studies
Operate maintain and clean laboratory equipment and pilot plant machinery following SOPs and safety protocols
Collect record and analyze experimental data; prepare detailed reports and technical documentation
Maintain R&D lab organization inventory management and supplies ordering
Collaborate with Quality Assurance Production and Operations teams to support scale-up trials and production runs
Troubleshoot product testing issues and provide feedback to R&D scientists and engineers
Stay current on food industry trends ingredient innovations and emerging processing technologies
Support commercialization activities and new product launches

What You Need

Associate or Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemistry Biology Chemical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
Prior experience in a laboratory pilot plant or food manufacturing environment preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise protocols and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of food safety GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and laboratory best practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and the ability to learn data collection software
Excellent organizational skills time management and communication abilities
Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
Physical ability to stand for extended periods lift up to 30 lbs and work in varying temperatures
Flexibility for occasional extended hours during production trials

What Our Client Offers

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (health insurance dental vision)
Retirement savings plan with company match
Generous paid time off and vacation
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge food ingredients and processing technologies
Collaborative team environment where your contributions directly impact product success

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R&D Technician - Food Science & Product Development Our client a leader in the food industry is seeking an R&D Technician to support product innovation from concept to commercialization. This entry-level hands-on role offers the opportunity to work in lab and pilot plant settings contributing to the...