Technologist

Our client is a Los Angeles-based food manufacturer in business for more than 70 years. This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing business in the food industry.

The Technologist will support development of new products and their associated manufacturing SOPs, and develop products for commercialization. In addition, the primary responsibilities include developing product formulas, processing procedures, raw material, and finished good specifications for new innovative products. The candidate will develop SOPs and conduct internal manufacturing process reviews to determine efficacy of SOPs for new products, improvements to existing products and equipment. This candidate will also create and maintain product specifications for equipment, processes, and testing procedures and will conduct lab experiments, pilot plant and line trials within the manufacturing facility to ensure accuracy of process and quality of product.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent with hands-on relevant food industry experience
• Three + years of experience in new food technical product/process development
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, quality systems, and USDA/FDA regulations
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in food manufacturing technologies and ingredient/process interactions

Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.