Job Description:

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Salary: $110,000.00 USD Annually - $115,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client, a leader in their industry (food manufacturer), is currently seeking a R&D Manager to be based in their CA location.
Very stable, global family owned company with a world class portfolio, this newly created R&D Manager will craft new products and innovation and focus on exploring ingredients, leading product and process development / improvement, applications work, and scale-up.


Responsibilities include:


Lead assigned projects in the areas of ingredients testing and product-process development / improvement from concept to scale up.


Lead exploring novel and alternate ingredients and technologies in assigned areas.


Responsible for providing product samples for cross-functional evaluation and for customers.


Lead related applications work as well as analytical work, shelf life and sensory studies.


Document R&D work and prepare and submit reports maintaining confidentiality.


Participate in ideation and product evaluation.


Support maintaining the labs and pilot plant in a clean and excellent working condition.


Lead / Participate in scale up and commercialization at remote facilities as required.


Provide technical expertise and support to customers and different functions of the business.


Lead and mentor younger members of R&D with a possibility for direct report(s).


Qualifications and Qualities:


BS/MS/PhD in Dairy/Food Science or related field.


3-5 years of strong R&D and applications experience in plant-based dairy and food products.


Post-graduation counted towards experience.


Any additional experience in dairy cheeses or fermented dairy products is a plus.


Sound knowledge and understanding of food -processes, ingredients, chemistry, rheology, functionalities, shelf life, sensory & analyses, and safety.


Sound knowledge of proteins, lipids, hydrocolloids, emulsions.


Ability to lead and deliver quality work within the project timeline.


Innovative hands on leader with adaptability and integrity.


This position reports into a stellar VP/R&D that I've known for many years - excellent team, culture and mentor/coach! Generous bonus on top of base salary and relocation offered! Please send qualified resume to: lwertman@judge.com

Contact: lwertman@judge.com


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