Food Product Development & R&D Specialist

Plenus Group Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Plenus Group Inc. seeks an R&D Specialist to collaborate with the R&D Director, culinary team, and production staff to move new products into production and update existing products in production.

You will ensure food safety compliance under HACCP plans and maintain accurate sample records and inventory. You will prepare samples, support shipments, and assist with formulas under supervision, while maintaining a clean, organized test kitchen and contributing to trade shows and customer

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts or science preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in a foodservice and/or manufacturing environment.
• Strong culinary background and skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sample recipes as directed by the Director of R&D.
• Prepare R&D shipments to customers.
• Manage and record daily production sample reviews and taste panel results.
• Assist in development of formulas and procedures under R&D Director supervision.
• Maintain and manage sample inventory and record keeping on all development samples.
• Assist with trade shows and customer presentation.
• Record the product attributes such as: pH, consistency, water activity.

Skills

Follow instructions

Food science knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts or science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plenus Group Inc. seeks an R&D Specialist to collaborate with the R&D Director, culinary team, and production staff to move new products into production and update existing products in production.

You will ensure food safety compliance under HACCP plans and maintain accurate sample records and inventory. You will prepare samples, support shipments, and assist with formulas under supervision, while maintaining a clean, organized test kitchen and contributing to trade shows and customer