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Kemin

Research Associate

Des Moines, IA · On-site

As a Research Associate, you will support innovative R&D projects by applying scientific methods ... Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme ...

Kemin

Research Associate

Des Moines, IA · On-site

As a Research Associate, you will support innovative R&D projects by applying scientific methods ... Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme ...

Kemin

Research Associate

Des Moines, IA · On-site

As a Research Associate, you will support innovative R&D projects by applying scientific methods ... Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme ...

Yale Cancer Center

The Research Associate will focus on the portion of the JEDSI that conducts and disseminates research on food insecurity; green infrastructure; institutional diversity; environmental grantmaking; and ...

Tamus

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

Areas of particular interest to Healthy Living include health promotion, food access, food systems ... Research Associate position will play an active role in research, including working on data ...

TPIRC

Research Associate - Plant Proteomics

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Research Associate - Plant Proteomics Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site in Long Beach, CA 90806 ... Support research projects investigating plant proteins associated with food allergies and related ...

TPIRC

Research Associate - Plant Proteomics

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Research Associate - Plant Proteomics Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site in Long Beach, CA 90806 ... Support research projects investigating plant proteins associated with food allergies and related ...

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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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