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Cook1 - Nelson

Waxahachie, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

About Us: Provider Contract Food Service specializes in providing culinary and hospitality ... Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products. * Perform all assigned side-work to include ...

Lancesoft

R&D Product Developer II

East Hanover, NJ · On-site

$50 - $52.54/hr

Product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. Etc.). To provide ... Or M.S. In Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field Minimum of 3 yrs. Experience ...

kyyba

Food R&D Product Developer II

East Hanover, NJ · On-site

Lead product development projects with cross-functional partners Strong technical foundation and a high level of technical curiosity Demonstrates ability to handle multiple projects, and manage ...

PROVIDER CONTRACT FOOD SERVICE

Cook

Fresno, CA · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

About Us: Provider Contract Food Service specializes in providing culinary and hospitality ... Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product.

Provider Contract Food Service

Cook

Fresno, CA · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

About Us: Provider Contract Food Service specializes in providing culinary and hospitality ... Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product.

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract food product developer in the United States is $97,379.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Lead R&D Product Developer

Lead R&D Product Developer

The Fresh Factory

Downers Grove, IL

$58.75 - $77/hr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

As the Lead R&D Product Developer, the candidate will lead R&D projects within their area of expertise. They will work closely with a team of scientists and researchers to innovate, develop new products or processes, and improve existing ones. Their role will involve designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and providing technical guidance to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

      Project Leadership: Lead R&D projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time and within cost/quality restrictions.

      Research and Development: Conduct research to develop new products or improve existing ones. This may involve designing experiments, organizing sample collection efforts, analyzing data, and making recommendations based on the findings.

      Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise in your field of specialization, guiding the team in problem-solving and decision-making. Understand the use of strategic ingredients, products, processes, and packages to support the development of new products.

      Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure that R&D projects align with company goals.

      Scale-up and Commercialization: Scale the products from the R&D stage to commercial scale. Lead trial runs and sample production of new products. Oversee initial full-scale production of new products.

      Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of experiments, findings, and methodologies.

      Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that R&D activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.

      Mentorship: Manage and mentor the team of scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.


Qualifications:

      Master's in Food Science-related degree with 3+ years of product development experience OR Bachelor's in Food Science-related degree with 4+ years of product development experience.

      Strong leadership and project management skills.

      Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

      Proven track record of innovation and problem-solving.

      Should be a self-starter.


Key Skills:

      Technical proficiency in your field of expertise.

      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

      Excellent communication skills

      Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

      Ability to work in an ERP system and/or Management systems.


Physical Requirements:

      Must be able to read text and instructions in English

      Spanish fluency is preferable but not essential

      Stands most of the day during trials and productions

      Being able to taste all the food products (except for allergies and dietary orientation)

      Bend/Stoop/Position oneself to move crates of raw materials

      Works in a cold room up to approximately 35% of the time

      Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

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