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Kona Ice

Researcher R & D

Florence, KY · On-site

S. technical degrees considered (i.e., Chemical Engineering, Biology, etc.) * 1+ years in food and/or beverage product development or a similar field (internships will be considered) Kona Ice is the ...

JRG Partners

Director of R & D

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$210K - $240K/yr

Our client, a leading Food Technology Company is seeking a R & D Director. This is a fast growing ... Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or a similar discipline; Master's degree or MBA ...

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R & D Machinist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

This position works closely with engineering, production leadership, and quality teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key ...

FAREVA

R & D Chemist

Henrico, VA

Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related field of Science and minimum 2+ years or Master's Degree with 1-3 years of related work experience. * 2+ Years of progressive ...

LG Electronics

R&D Engineer Associate

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$63K/yr

At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. $63,000 Annually The R & D Engineer needs expertise in the development and manufacturing of Home Appliances to provide better value to its customers ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Sr. Chemist

Brecksville, OH

... Engineering or Math field. Must be at least 18 years of age. 5 years of coatings formulation experience. Expertise with structure-property relationship as it pertains to automotive refinish. Must be ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Sr. Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

$82.21K - $104.29K/yr

... Engineering or Math field. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • 5 years of coatings formulation experience. • Expertise with structure-property relationship as it pertains to automotive ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Chemist I

Brecksville, OH · On-site

$68.30K - $85.67K/yr

... Automotive Vehicle Refinish segment of the Performance Coatings Group. The incumbent will have ... Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field. * 1 Year of paint and ...

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To thrive as an Automotive R&D Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, problem-solving abilities, and experience in automotive systems, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and industry standards such as ISO/TS16949, as well as knowledge of prototyping methods, is typically required. Strong teamwork, effective communication, and creative thinking are highly valued soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing innovative automotive solutions, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and staying competitive in a rapidly advancing industry.

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Researcher R & D

Researcher R & D

Kona Ice

Florence, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Kona Ice rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 64 rated caterers

Job description

DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support research and development of new and current product initiatives with guidance from

management
  • Lab work execution and data collection on a wide variety of initiatives (i.e., stability studies, new

flavor creation, etc.)
  • Execute taste testing on-site and off-site of development products
  • Manage product specification database, updating current and adding new documentation, and

recipes.
  • Develop and calculate ingredients and nutrition statements
  • Independently document, record, and report all technical studies
  • Participate on cross-functional teams to support initiatives as they move through the development

process
  • Actively engage with franchisees and customers in the field on current and new products
  • Work with manufacturers to support current products and bring new products to market

Must Haves:
  • Laboratory best practices experience
  • Technical work documentation and record-keeping experience
  • Interest in engaging with franchisees and customers in the field
  • Established history of critical thinking and problem solving
  • Collaborative. Effective team engagement and a desire to build relationships
  • Ability to deliver time-bound results and act with a sense of urgency
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Open to travel 10% of the time, project dependent

REQUIREMENTS
  • B.S. Food Science or Chemistry. Other B.S. technical degrees considered (i.e., Chemical Engineering, Biology, etc.)
  • 1+ years in food and/or beverage product development or a similar field (internships will be considered)

Kona Ice is the nation's leading mobile food and beverage franchise, with over 2000 franchises serving
communities across the country via three distinct brands - Kona Ice, Travelin' Tom's Coffee, and Beverly
Ann's Cookies. For almost 20 years, we've been creating memorable experiences at sports tournaments,
birthday celebrations, school events, and community gatherings while giving back more than $200
million to local communities. As the #1-ranked franchise by Franchise Business Review, we're expanding
with our innovative mobile coffee concept and adding new products to the portfolio each year.

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