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Job Title: Product Development Technician

Job Description

Support the research and development team in creating and launching new food products, as well as maintaining and reformulating existing food products. Work closely with supervisors and Level 2 technicians on benchtop sample preparation to aid in product development. Additionally, you will assist with plant trials, ingredient and label verification, and sensory evaluations to ensure consistent quality and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and reformulation of new and existing food products.

• Collaborate with supervisors and technicians on benchtop sample preparation.

• Qualify new suppliers through formulation and organoleptic evaluation.

• Assist with plant trials and verification of ingredients and labels.

• Perform internal sensory evaluations for new products, ingredients, and packaging.

• Conduct shelf life evaluations of ingredients and finished goods.

• Develop and distribute product specifications across manufacturing facilities.

• Record research and development activities including formulas, procedures, requirements, data, and notes.

• Support procurement in the qualification of secondary suppliers and ingredients.

• Maintain ingredient records.

• Record weekly project status and review with supervisor.

• Assist with ingredient sourcing and auditing for new suppliers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in research and development, product development, and food science.

• Proficiency in bench testing and food manufacturing.

• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations.

• Bachelor of Science in culinary food science, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing or product development.

• Experience in scaling from benchtop samples to commercialization.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a lab setting with occasional office work. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Some tasks will be performed in cold environments, sometimes around 32 degrees for extended periods.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.