Research and Development Specialist

Position Overview:

Develop food and beverages in an established, dynamic, QSR restaurant environment and provide customer service support for the Research and Product Development Team. This individual will work cross-functionally with Franchise Relations, Marketing, Operations and Education teams as well as interact with outside vendors. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, enthusiastic and capable of working both independently and cross-functionally in teams.

Job Responsibilities:

· Design and develop new formulations and recipes working with bench-top samples under the guidance of the R&D Director. Assist in manufacturing line trials at the production facility to ensure commercialization of flavors.

· Engage in on-going R&D to improve current recipes and update corresponding nutritional data.

· Develop and document relevant prototypes and evaluate methods of translating innovative ideation of food products to full implementation at the restaurant level.

· Order and receive raw material samples from our vendor partners. Manage ingredient inventory and maintain flavor specification documents.

· Respond to guest and franchisee inquiries regarding the nutritional and functional attributes of current product offerings.

· Assemble and disassemble work related equipment and adhere to standardized sanitation practices.

Key Functional Skills/ Knowledge:

· Basic understanding of food science, formula development and manufacturing processes.

· Ability to translate consumer insights as well as creative ideas into relevant prototypes

· Ability to document, organize and summarize research and project results including detailed notes on formulations and accurate recipe conversions.

· Solid math, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate and communicate basic R&D knowledge in a presentation setting.

· Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with no restrictions; ability to lift 40 lbs

· Able to evaluate flavor profiles and consume dairy products with no food allergies

 

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science with relevant product development experience

· 6 months to 1 year of product development experience

· Experience with Dairy R&D a plus

Additional Information:

Full Time position

Full benefits package

No relocation provided

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woodland Hills, CA 91364: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No