Position Summary: The R&D Food Technologist is responsible for applying food science knowledge and principles to new and existing products in the dietary supplement industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
ยท Manage R&D lab by practicing cGMPs
ยท Maintain lot numbers of raw materials in the laboratory and update accordingly
ยท Document and formulate dietary supplements that meet customersโ needs
ยท Formulate following FDAโs guidelines and CFR
ยท Revise formulas based on customersโ feedback
ยท Create and send dietary supplement samples to customers
ยท Collect and review raw materialsโ technical documents to ensure it follows customerโs product requirements
ยท Organoleptic evaluation of raw materials for quality and production feasibility
ยท Organoleptic evaluation of production batches
ยท Work with Purchasing for sourcing raw materials
ยท Work with Operations and Quality to troubleshoot product formulas
ยท Communicate with suppliers to request documents and samples
ยท Creating Nutrition and Supplement Fact Panels
ยท Miscellaneous duties as directed by R&D manager
Work Experience/Qualifications:
ยท Minimum BS Food Science or related field
ยท Excellent communication skills
ยท Ability to work independently and in a team environment
ยท Good attendance and punctuality
ยท Ability to work well under pressure
ยท Ability to read, write, and speak English
ยท Flexibility to changing priorities, work schedule, and the needs of the business
ยท General proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
ยท General proficiency in using Genesis Food & Supplement Labeling Software
Work Environment:
ยท The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ยท While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
ยท The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ยท While in the plant, the employee is required to utilize the required personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands:
ยท The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ยท Physical demands require sitting and walking for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.