R&D Confectionery Assistant — Samples & Liaison

Nassau Candy; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Candy in Hicksville, NY is seeking a detail-oriented, bilingual R&D Assistant to support the Manager of Confectionery/Food R&D and Manufacturing Optimization. This hands-on role coordinates sample development and serves as liaison between Product Development and Production in an on-site setting.

Responsibilities include preparing product samples, weighing ingredients with precision, maintaining records, and ensuring quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field; relevant experience ok.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience in food manufacturing, lab, QA or R&D environment.
• Strong math, measurement precision, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product samples for internal evaluation and customer presentations.
• Coordinate sample production with manufacturing teams on the floor.
• Maintain formulas, sample logs, and documentation; track timelines.
• Support R&D initiatives and cross-functional project communication.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Food Science

Tools

Digital scales

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Nassau Candy in Hicksville, NY is seeking a detail-oriented, bilingual R&D Assistant to support the Manager of Confectionery/Food R&D and Manufacturing Optimization. This hands-on role coordinates sample development and serves as liaison between Product Development and Production in an on-site setting.

Responsibilities include preparing product samples, weighing ingredients with precision, maintaining records, and ensuring quality and food safety standards.