Product Development Assistant: Flavor & Lab Innovation

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, employee-focused work环境

Job summary

AGRANA Fruit is seeking a New Product Development Assistant to support the Product Development team in Brecksville, OH. The role involves assisting with formulation, sampling, and testing to drive innovation, while ensuring lab safety and documentation accuracy.

You will help with batching, flavor and color development, and data entry in SAP, contributing to proactive project support and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced food sciences environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required, some college experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends.
• Laboratory experience in a quality control environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports Product Developers in batching and prototype creation.
• Prepares and evaluates lab samples for testing and shipment.
• Performs flavor, color, and sensory evaluation following formulas.
• Conducts physical and analytical testing (pH, Brix, texture, etc.).
• Records results and manages data in SAP and related systems.
• Maintains lab equipment and upholds GMP/GLP standards.
• Assists with operational tasks like sample production and inventory.
• Participates in daily stand-up and cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

MS Office

Overtime availability

Lab experience (Quality control)

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Some college experience

Job description

AGRANA Fruit is seeking a New Product Development Assistant to support the Product Development team in Brecksville, OH. The role involves assisting with formulation, sampling, and testing to drive innovation, while ensuring lab safety and documentation accuracy.

You will help with batching, flavor and color development, and data entry in SAP, contributing to proactive project support and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced food sciences environment.