R&D Research Technician II: Data, Trials & Prototyping

Simmons Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Research Technician II to support the R&D program. The role coordinates research trials, manages sample requests, and handles data and reports for multiple projects. You will assist bench-top prototyping, product testing, and provide technical support across development teams.

The ideal candidate has a math or science background, strong data and documentation skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited travel.

Qualifications

• College diploma in math or science preferred, or three years in a research technical role.
• College degree in Biology, Animal Science, or Food Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research trials and sample requests.
• Enter and manage data and reports; compile and verify data.
• Coordinate product testing programs and author research proposals; summarize results.
• Assist bench top prototyping and testing of new products and technologies.
• Provide technical support to product development and process improvement teams.
• Maintain departmental technical documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Education

Math/science diploma

Biology degree

Animal Science

Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Gmail

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Research Technician II to support the R&D program. The role coordinates research trials, manages sample requests, and handles data and reports for multiple projects. You will assist bench-top prototyping, product testing, and provide technical support across development teams.

The ideal candidate has a math or science background, strong data and documentation skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited travel.