Associate R&D Food Technologist

The role

The Associate R&D Technologist assists in the development, formulation, and testing of new product formulas. This role works in a test kitchen and manufacturing environment to transform product ideas into consumer goods.

What you will do

• Assists in the development, formulation, and tests of new product formulas under R&D Manager supervision
• Helps ensure product formulations, specifications and implementation meet corporate and client requirements
• Assists with multiple projects simultaneously
• Helps ensure new products meet deadlines
• Identifies opportunities for growth of internal R&D processes
• Aids in product presentations to customers
• Research new ingredients and market trends
• Run and assists with plant tests

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters
• 2+ years related experience
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Proficient in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to quickly and efficiently learn new systems and software
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Should be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must have good vision, a good sense of taste, and a willingness to eat meat products
• Must be able to wear steel-toed boots, a hair net, safety glasses, and ear plugs

Nice to have

• Food Science, Nutrition, Meat Science, Culinary Arts, Beverages, or Plant-based Foods
• meat or protein analogues
• Recipe specifications experience-including adequate math skills to perform calculations relating to fractions and percentages

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• College Scholarship for dependents
• Bonus Program
• 401k Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Community Impact Opportunities

Before you apply

• Recruiter phone screen followed by interviews with key team members
• Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

About the company

Home Market Foods is a food manufacturing company that develops new products for consumers. They champion equal opportunities and aim to bring the next generation of great-tasting products to market.