R&D Technician
Core
Provide operational support for R&D product development teams by operating food processing equipment, troubleshooting process issues, and managing safety compliance in a process lab.
Role type
R&D Technician (Food Processing)
Builds
Food product prototypes and test runs for development teams
Domain
Food manufacturing / R&D testing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food processing equipment operation, equipment setup, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety compliance management, data sheet management, mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills
Preferred skills
Associate Technical Degree, experience in food industry manufacturing or R&D testing centers
Technologies
Food processing equipment, test systems
Responsibilities
Operate food processing equipment efficiently; troubleshoot and resolve operational issues; sanitize process lines and perform preventive maintenance; manage Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental compliance programs; execute daily test runs safely; delegate run support to contract labor; work with limited supervision to complete assigned tasks.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC