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R&D Associate

Cypress, CA · On-site

$27/hr

A growing international food manufacturing company is seeking a talented and motivated Research & Development (R&D) Specialist to join the team. * Entry-level with science degree * $27/hr. plus full ...

Capitol Food Company

R&D Technician

La Mirada, CA

$18 - $22/hr

QualificationsInterest in food preparation, food testing, product development, or food science.Previous experience in a kitchen, food-manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or R&D environment is ...

Patco Brands

R&D Technician

Sausalito, CA · On-site

$72K - $85K/yr

The R&D Technician supports the Research & Development team in the formulation, testing, and ... This is an entry-level role ideal for a candidate early in their food/beverage science career who ...

Alstem, Llc

Research Associate

Richmond, CA · On-site

S. degree to join its scientific team. The candidate will be responsible to work as a team at all ... Experience in stable cell line development is highly desirable. * Experience in virus packaging ...

Aspire Bakeries

Food Technologist, R&D

Newark, CA · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

Bachelor's degree (BS) or Associate degree (AA) in Food Science or related field * 1-2 years of experience in industrial food development or transferable R&D experience * Proficiency in Microsoft ...

Aspire Bakeries

Food Technologist, R&D

Newark, CA · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

Bachelor's degree (BS) or Associate degree (AA) in Food Science or related field * 1-2 years of experience in industrial food development or transferable R&D experience * Proficiency in Microsoft ...

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Entry level FOOD R&D Associate (Food Manufacture)(CA/YM)

Garden Grove, CA • On-site

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions
Human Resources Consulting Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$14.25 - $18.50/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Support product development, commercialization, and maintenance of plant-based food products.

  • Plan, design, and conduct experiments related to new product development, process improvement, and product maintenance, and communicate results to management.

  • Support commercialization activities such as scale-up, production trials, process validation, and technology transfer to manufacturing.

Job description

A food manufacturing company is looking for an Entry-Level Food R&D Associate to join their team in Garden Grove, CA. A bachelor’s degree in FOOD SCIENCE is required. Up to 2 years' R&D, QC work experience in food product development, food manufacturing, or related field is required. This position is responsible for supporting product development, commercialization, and maintenance of plant-based food products. Also, contributes to innovation, problem-solving, and implementation of new technologies through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. This is a full-time, in-person, position with excellent benefits, including 401K.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm



Entry-Level Food R&D Associate Duties:

-Plan, design, and conduct experiments related to new product development, process improvement, commercialization support, and product maintenance with minimal supervision. Organize and analyze data and communicate project progress and experimental results to management.

-Support product maintenance activities, including formula updates, ingredient substitutions, quality improvements, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

-Support commercialization activities, including scale-up, production trials, process validation, and technology transfer to manufacturing.

-Provide technical support and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Marketing, Sales, QC/QA, Production, and SCM

-Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements related to processing, products, labeling, product claims, and advertising.

-Conduct shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and analytical testing of new and existing products.

-Research consumer trends, market opportunities, emerging technologies, and ingredients to support concept development and innovation initiatives.

-Develop product formulas that meet nutritional, regulatory, quality, food safety, and cost requirements



Entry-Level Food R&D Associate Skills:

-Must have a bachelor's degree in FOOD SCIENCE

-Up to 2 years' R&D, QC work experience in food product development, food manufacturing, or related field is required.

-Basic knowledge of FDA, USDA, and other regulatory requirements

-Basic knowledge of nutrition, chemistry, microbiology and statistics

-Familiarity of equipment for analytical testing and scientific lab procedures

-Experience with plant-based foods, dairy alternatives, or protein-based products is a plus

-Experience with laboratory testing and data analysis is preferred



****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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Activ8 West- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

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