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Wei-Chuan U.S.A. Inc

R&D Food Technologist

Bell, CA · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

About This Role We are seeking a motivated R&D Food Technologist to join our innovative R&D team in Bell Gardens, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and testing new food ...

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R&D Food Labeling & Regulatory Associate

Cypress, CA · On-site

$28.85 - $32.50/hr

Cypress, CA Requirements of the R&D Labeling & Regulatory Associate: * 1-3 years of experience in food labeling or regulatory support * Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory ...

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What's the highest paying job in the food industry?

In the food industry, executive roles such as Food Service Directors, Corporate Chefs, or Food Industry Executives tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures. These positions typically require extensive experience, leadership skills, and sometimes advanced degrees or certifications. Salary levels vary based on company size, location, and responsibilities.

What jobs pay 4000 a week without a degree?

In development food or related roles, high-paying positions such as experienced food service managers, private chefs, or specialized culinary consultants can earn around $4,000 weekly, especially with extensive experience or working independently. These roles often require strong skills, industry knowledge, and sometimes certifications but may not require a formal degree.

What is the difference between Development Food vs Development Chef?

AspectDevelopment FoodDevelopment Chef
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary trainingProfessional culinary certifications, culinary degree
Work EnvironmentFood manufacturing, product development labsKitchen, restaurant, culinary test kitchens
Industry UsageFood companies, product development firmsRestaurants, culinary institutions, hospitality
Job FocusCreating new food products, recipes, and formulationsPreparing dishes, menu development, culinary innovation

Development Food professionals focus on creating and testing new food products and formulations within food manufacturing settings, often requiring food safety and technical certifications. Development Chefs, on the other hand, work primarily in kitchens or culinary environments, emphasizing recipe creation, menu development, and culinary artistry. While both roles involve food innovation, Development Food roles are more technical and product-oriented, whereas Development Chefs are more culinary and service-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Development Food job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Research & Development Food Technologist

Nutritional Supplement Manufacturer

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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:

· Manage R&D lab by practicing cGMPs

· Maintain lot numbers of raw materials in the laboratory and update accordingly

· Document and formulate dietary supplements that meet customers’ needs

· Formulate following FDA’s guidelines and CFR

· Revise formulas based on customers’ feedback

· Create and send dietary supplement samples to customers

· Collect and review raw materials’ technical documents to ensure it follows customer’s product requirements

· Organoleptic evaluation of raw materials for quality and production feasibility

· Organoleptic evaluation of production batches

· Work with Purchasing for sourcing raw materials

· Work with Operations and Quality to troubleshoot product formulas

· Communicate with suppliers to request documents and samples

· Creating Nutrition and Supplement Fact Panels

· Miscellaneous duties as directed by R&D manager

Work Experience/Qualifications:

· Minimum BS Food Science or related field

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Good attendance and punctuality

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Ability to read, write, and speak English

· Flexibility to changing priorities, work schedule, and the needs of the business

· General proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

· General proficiency in using Genesis Food & Supplement Labeling Software

Work Environment:

· 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.

· 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.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· While in the plant, the employee is required to utilize the required personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands:

· 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.

· 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.