R&D Technician: Coffee & Flavor Innovation

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea is seeking a Research & Development Technician to help develop new products and flavors, prepare formulations, and maintain the R&D lab in Moody, AL.

You will work with cross-functional teams to support product development, manage sample preparation and documentation, and assist with sensory evaluation to match market needs. This is an in-office role based in Moody, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in R&D/Product Development, with beverage and coffee/tea experience preferred.
• Experience preparing product formulations and maintaining lab documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory samples by accurately following approved formulations and procedures.
• Assist with product development projects from development through production and product improvements.
• Assist with multiple R&D projects, test new products and technologies.
• Support manufacturing plant operations in process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Manage the sample request process and produce samples for review.
• Maintain lab notebooks and provide reports; support specification development.
• Manage shelf-life testing for new or existing products.
• Prepare samples by roasting coffee for customers or internal use.

Skills

Lab testing

Flavor knowledge

Formulation skills

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Culinary Science/ Chemistry / Biology or related field

Job description

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea is seeking a Research & Development Technician to help develop new products and flavors, prepare formulations, and maintain the R&D lab in Moody, AL.

You will work with cross-functional teams to support product development, manage sample preparation and documentation, and assist with sensory evaluation to match market needs. This is an in-office role based in Moody, Alabama.