Research and Development Technologist

Kinsa is recruiting for a:  R&D Technician / Ingredients  
                                     
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Our client is an ingredients and seasonings food manufacturer based in the greater Los Angeles, CA area. The mission for the R&D Technician is to use strong creative instincts and experience to learn both dry and liquid blending of seasoning product development. This person will be responsible for maintaining the R&D lab, assisting in product development, and formulating recipes. You will be a part of a team that generates innovative and new product ideas and recipes.

• Successful candidates MUST HAVE 1-2 years of experience in a research and development technician role in the food and beverage industry.

Compensation/Benefits:                                                       

• $65,000 – $70,000 base salary
• Medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO and Holiday pay

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• High capacity to learn both dry and liquid blending and formulations.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with logic and assess critical information to make effective decisions or recommendations.
• Working in a fast-paced environment of changing priorities, multiple projects, and short deadlines..
• Assist in sample making for sales presentations.
• Organize/maintain R&D lab in good/clean condition, acquire new raw materials, and manage inventory.
• Formulate Gold Standard recipes and set target standards, working alongside Operations, Purchasing, and Regulatory to ensure best practice toward scale-up and execution.

Competencies Needed for Success:                                                                           

• 1-2 years of experience as R&D Tech in food product development
• Creative and innovative attitude
• Critical thinking and ability to learn in a face paced environment
• Ability to work onsite Mon – Fri
• Degree in Food Science or related field

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!

Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com