R&D Technician - Food Science

Job Title: Research and Development Technician - Food ScienceJob DescriptionSeeking a dedicated recent New Graduate with a Food Science Degree for a Research and Development Technician to join our team. Responsibilities include pilot batching, utilizing Genesis for label and ingredient specifications, and matching formulations. The role supports the Lead Scientist and formulates ingredients for sales with Tortilla companies. Additional duties involve conducting lab evaluations, managing scale and pilot batches, maintaining ingredient inventory, and product development to win business. The successful candidate will also address customer complaints and troubleshoot formulation issues.Hard Skills

Food Science and laboratory experience

Baking tortillas

Pilot batching

Using Genesis for labels and ingredient specifications

Formulation matching

Soft Skills

Ability to assist Lead Scientist

Problem-solving customer complaints

Troubleshooting formulation issues

Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Bell, California.Work EnvironmentWorking in an office and lab settingAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.