R&D Technologist I

Job purpose

Making and testing new product samples for IPM / IPMPC customers.

Duties and responsibilities

Level 1

• Understand R&D process from concept to commercialization
• Assist in the development of new products from concept to commercialization within cost and nutritional guidelines
• Improve current products with regard to both cost and quality
• Keep up-to-date knowledge on food trends and competitor analysis
• Set-up, Supervise & Support production trial runs & new product launches at various factory locations, at times assisting QA and production in troubleshooting issues
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers as needed, especially sourcing new ingredients, specifications, pricing and building relationships
• Be able to prepare samples in the Lab. Decide what ingredients and level are required to create finished products that meet a customer's need. Understand impact of different ingredients on finished product
• Organize and order ingredients needed to prepare customer samples.
• Duplicate formulas and make changes to existing formulas to meet target flavor profile. Accurately document formulas, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Think critically about effects of formula changes on production ability.
• Prioritize development activities throughout the project.

Level 2

Level 3

1st Shift Split between both Plants

6am-2 : 30 pm M-F with possible Saturdays. May consider flexibility on start time for the right candidate.