Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm approximately (slightly flexible on start time)
Location: This role will go between both Santa Fe Springs and Long Beach until further notice
Highly Preferred: BS in Food Science
Required: 3+ years experience in Nutraceuticals
**Willing to consider less experience only if they possess a Masters
Job Summary:
Reporting to the VP of R&D the R&D Specialist will play a crucial role in driving innovation and ensuring product quality. You will be responsible for developing new product formulations, sourcing raw materials, and managing the entire product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation and Development: Develop and optimize product formulations to meet company, customer, and regulatory standards.
Raw Material Management: Source, evaluate, and qualify new raw materials to ensure product quality and compliance.
Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the Quality Compliance team to ensure adherence to cGMP, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
Product Launch: Coordinate with sales and operations teams to launch new products efficiently and on time.
Technical Support: Provide technical support to sales teams and customers.
Laboratory Work: Conduct laboratory experiments, pilot plant trials, and scale-up studies.
Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science highly preferred, BS Chemistry is also acceptable
3+ years of experience in product development
Strong technical skills, including formulation, analytical techniques, and statistical analysis
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
Contact: pdwyer@judge.com
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