R&D Technician

Signature Kettle Crafted; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Kettle Crafted is seeking an R&D professional to advance sauces, dressings, and marinades from bench-top concepts to scalable production. You will perform lab analyses, develop formulations, and ensure reproducible results while collaborating with sales and production teams.

The role requires strong data interpretation, documentation, and knowledge of GMP/SSOP and FDA/USDA regulations. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related experience or training
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Develop products from bench-top concept to production.
• Provide technical support to sales and production.
• Reverse engineer recipes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/SSOP and food safety standards.
• Document progress and reports on projects.

Skills

Ingredient knowledge

Formula analysis

Recipe documentation

Data analysis

Lab equipment use

GMP/SSOP compliance

USDA/FDA regulations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Windows

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of duties relating to Research & Development in a facility specializing in sauces, dressings, marinades, and other fluid goods. These duties include but are not limited to the development of new products from initial bench-top concept to a commercially producible product, provide technical support to other departments such as sales and production, and reverse engineering recipes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the follow:

• Knowledge of food ingredient functionality
• Ability to read and analyze formulas
• Ability to write product spec’s and procedures
• Ability to collect and analyze dataMust be able to use lab analytical equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP’s, SSOP’s, Allergens, food safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
• Complies with all company policies and procedures
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Understand and adhere to government regulations and documentation requirements
• Must be able to provide written or face to face reports on progress on projects
• Ability to work well with others

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Competency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Microsoft Windows. This position requires a well organized individual that is self motivated and takes charge, is dependable and responsible, enjoys new opportunities and challenges, enjoys working with and developing people, deals with criticism calmly and effectively, is careful about detail and is thorough in completing tasks as assigned and on time, is flexible and open to change

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, general business periodicals, and or governmental regulations. Able to write and develop specific, accurate, and scalable recipes and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, staff and owners.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of weights and measures. Ability to apply concepts such as ratios, and proportions for ingredient and nutritional information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to regularly stand, stoop, kneel and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet. Exposure to outdoor elements is possible on a daily basis. Must be responsible for dressing accordingly and being prepared for any type of weather.