R&D Technician - Plant-Based Food Innovation

Paylocity; Viola (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Plan

PTO

Volunteer Days

Employee Farm Share Program

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

GoMacro is seeking an R&D Technician to join the team in the lab and pilot area. The role will build and test formulations, evaluate ingredients, and support product launches from concept through commercialization.

The position combines bench-level formulation with analytical testing, sensory evaluation, and inventory coordination, collaborating with Quality, Operations, and Purchasing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Consistent adherence to GMPs and safety procedures in production and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the R&D team on new and existing product development initiatives, including bench-top formulations and operating process equipment.
• Conduct shelf-life studies, run analyses, summarize findings, and present recommendations.
• Use nutritional analysis software to generate Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and ingredient statements.
• Contribute creative ideas and new product concepts to support ongoing innovation efforts.
• Manage ingredient and R&D lab supply inventory.
• Maintain documentation for new ingredients.
• Perform lab testing on samples (pH, Aw, moisture, texture, viscosity).
• Perform sensory analysis of ingredients and finished products.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment in R&D.
• Oversee receipt of ingredient and supply shipments from vendors.
• Accurately record formulas, test results, and experimental data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Math skills

Verbal and written communication

GMPs

Vendor relations

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GoMacro is seeking an R&D Technician to join the team in the lab and pilot area. The role will build and test formulations, evaluate ingredients, and support product launches from concept through commercialization.

The position combines bench-level formulation with analytical testing, sensory evaluation, and inventory coordination, collaborating with Quality, Operations, and Purchasing.