Bilingual R&D Assistant: Confectionery & Food Innovation

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. in Hicksville, NY seeks a detail-oriented R&D Assistant (English/Spanish bilingual) to support the Manager of Confectionery/Food R&D and Manufacturing Optimization.

This hands-on role coordinates sample development, schedules, and production support in both office and manufacturing settings. The ideal candidate has a science background, strong organizational skills, and experience in an R&D or food manufacturing environment, with GMP and food safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or R&D environment.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to weigh ingredients accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Prepare product samples for internal evaluation, customer presentations, and product development projects.
• Weigh, measure, and document ingredients using laboratory and production scales.
• Maintain organized sample records, formulas, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between Product Development and Production to ensure successful R&D initiatives.
• Coordinate sample production with manufacturing teams on the production floor.
• Assist with long-term R&D and manufacturing optimization projects.
• Assist with sourcing ingredients and materials required for product development.
• Maintain accurate records of formulas, testing results, specifications, and sample logs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Food Science

Tools

Laboratory scales

Measuring equipment

Job description

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. in Hicksville, NY seeks a detail-oriented R&D Assistant (English/Spanish bilingual) to support the Manager of Confectionery/Food R&D and Manufacturing Optimization.

This hands-on role coordinates sample development, schedules, and production support in both office and manufacturing settings. The ideal candidate has a science background, strong organizational skills, and experience in an R&D or food manufacturing environment, with GMP and food safety