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Adecco Staffing is searching for a Research and Development (R&D) Scientist for a local manufacturer in Fresno, CA. Come join our team today! Apply online at www.Adeccousa.com. This Direct Hire opportunity will allow you to bring your skills and knowledge to a steadily growing company. This position starts at $70k-100K annually, with the opportunity to discuss depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support new product development and/or processes based on consumer feedback

• Generating new product ideas and recipes

• Research products, markets, and technology to develop new product concepts

• In partnership with the marketing & sales team, develop and test the feasibility of new product concepts

• Design a product structure from a concept sourcing new ingredients and collecting all necessary documents Develop samples/prototypes of new products and evaluate product design and integrity

• Ensure quality and safety of food products, finding substitutes for harmful ingredients

• Reviewing and approving nutritional data, writing product specifications, and enforcing USDA labeling regulations Developing specifications for all raw materials, process controls, and finished goods

• Create and update in-house product specification sheets and product specifications sheets for Customers Carry out administrative tasks and devise policies for government departments (FDA, USDA, etc.)

• Prepare product costing based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products

• Work on packaging innovation and technology

• Modify existing products and processes to create more marketable products

• Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth start-up for new product production processes

• Work with suppliers & sales team on quality issues and new product ideas

• Maintain and follow industry regulations and customer requirements

• Independently review changes in products, product specifications, and manufacturing processes to assess the regulatory implications of the change

• Proactively attend conferences and generate product and packaging ideas

• Manage R&D kitchen, equipment, ingredients, & schedule

• Establish laboratory SOPs, testing methodologies, ingredient specifications, and prototyping procedures to ensure a safe and sanitized testing and R&D environment.

• Assist in achieving industry-recognized certifications

• Communicate with 3rd party or internal Quality Control labs while analyzing and organizing test results

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in food science, nutritional science, chemistry, material science, food engineering, and/or development-related area(s) of study.

• Food formulation experience and understanding of food systems, ingredient interactions, and functionality required.

• Knowledge of food science, food chemistry, food microbiology, and food processing and engineering.

• Strong nutrition, scientific, and regulation background with a passion for the food, beverage, and nutrition industry.

• Ability to work in a team environment, and open to collaboration, and other perspectives, and easy to work with.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Apply online today at www.AdeccoUSA.com

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.