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Cookies United

R & D Specialist

Islip, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Work on project definitions and creation in conjunction with the R+D Manager. * Manage the project ... Lead training for the production team on product specifications and handling. Document Requirements

Marvin

Engineer I - R & D

Kansas City, KS · On-site

Job Overview Design Engineer will participate in product design activities including developing innovative designs and/or improving upon the performance and design of existing products. Will perform ...

Marvin

Engineer I - R & D

Kansas City, KS · On-site

Job Overview Design Engineer will participate in product design activities including developing innovative designs and/or improving upon the performance and design of existing products. Will perform ...

Cytrellis Biosystems, Inc

R & D Internship

Woburn, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Support R&D engineering activities related to product development, testing, and documentation. This role provides hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, data collection, and engineering ...

Cytrellis Biosystems Inc

R & D Internship

Woburn, MA · On-site

$20/hr

R&D Engineering Support Support R&D engineering activities related to product development, testing, and documentation. This role provides hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, data collection ...

Cytrellis Biosystems

R & D Internship

Woburn, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Support R&D engineering activities related to product development, testing, and documentation. This role provides hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, data collection, and engineering ...

smartdept. inc.

R & D Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Culinary school graduates encouraged to apply * Entry-level candidates with strong interest in R&D environments Core Skills: * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (must-have)

Cytrellis Biosystems Inc

R & D Internship

Woburn, MA

$20/hr

Description Support R&D engineering activities related to product development, testing, and documentation. This role provides hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, data collection, and ...

Penske Racing South

R & D Fabricator

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, engineers, and fabrication staff to support development objectives. * Ensure all components meet NASCAR technical and quality standards prior to and during ...

HORIBA

R+D Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

... with engineering and development teams to provide insights and feedback on product performance and safety. · Adhere to all company safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working ...

FAREVA

R & D Chemist

Henrico, VA · On-site

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 ...

Titan International

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech Category: Hourly 1st shift • Location: Tennessee (Union City) Titan Tire ... Engineering co-op student to join our Rubber Compounding Development Lab in Union City, TN. This ...

Saturn Petcare Inc

R & D Scientist

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

Re-engineer existing products * Ensure that product aesthetics and other physical attributes are consistent with our customer's expectations. * Ensure label compliance to AAFCO standards * Define and ...

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R & D Specialist

R & D Specialist

Cookies United

Islip, NY • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Position:R&D Specialist
Shift:1st
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Reports To:R&D Manager
Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt - Salary
Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 + Performance Bonus
Job Summary:
Cookies United, a growing manufacturer of baked goods based in Islip, NY, is looking to fulfill the Research and Development Specialist position.
The R&D Specialist will be involved in all new product development, reformulation of existing recipes, as well as the related implementation of the production process for new items. The production process includes mixing, depositing, baking and packaging. The R&D Specialist will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical specifications on new and existing products and ingredients.
Job Responsibilities:
Project Management
  • Work on project definitions and creation in conjunction with the R+D Manager.
  • Manage the project schedule sheet that includes dates, scope of the project, completion dates and expected results for each assigned project.
  • Participates in meetings to provide project updates on a weekly basis.

Product Development
  • Organize production testing for new recipes.
  • Source ingredients for recipes either in house or from a third-party vendor.
  • Prepare samples for sensorial evaluation until product is deemed approved or abandoned.

Training
  • Lead training for the production team on product specifications and handling.

Document Requirements
  • Responsible for maintenance of recipes in the Company's ERP system.
  • Responsible for keeping specification sheets on each active ingredient.
  • Obtain and maintain approvals of all new ingredients and finished goods.
  • Maintain and secure all tests records whether successful or not.

Job Requirements:
  • Creativity - ability to generate novel ideas and follow up through implementation.
  • An accomplished record for developing and fostering successful cross-organizational work relationships (production, purchasing, marketing and finance teams) to solve problems.
  • Advanced ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities. Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction.
  • The ability to clearly communicate the reasoning behind design/ execution choices.
  • Knowledge of SQF + food safety is a plus.

Education and Experience:
  • College Degree in Science/ Product development and/or a combination of education and work experience.
  • 2 - 4 years of hands-on product development experience (bench top to commercialization) in multiple baking product categories.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Ability to lift and carry ingredients to mix doughs and produce samples.
  • Walking: move about inside the office and different areas of the plant.
  • Product testing in hot or cold environments.
  • Sit/ Stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits:
  • Annual Salary in addition to a performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & ADD, STD, LTD FSA,
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (holidays, sick, and vacation time and parental leave).
  • Meal/beverage voucher for your birthday.
  • Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial learning environment.
  • Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement.

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