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Description GENERAL SUMMARY This is a salaried position in City of Industry, CA that reports to the R&D Supervisor. Designs & creates new products or alters & improves existing products; use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, & other sciences to study the principle underlying the processing & deterioration of products. Develops specifications & ensures products are produced in compliance with established quality parameters. Supports transition of new products from bench top to production scale. Ensures that new products developed meet all regulatory & customer requirements; follows HACCP steps to ensure product safety & stability. SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION • Research & develop dressings & sauces that are in trend with consumer preference for new product profiles as per specific customer request. • Coordinate with customers for needed changes on development samples; provide revisions as per customer timeline. • Develop label formats per customer specifications, USDA labeling & standard of identity compliance. • Ensure that product formulations comply with regulatory & industry standards, studies the microbiological, physical, & chemical properties of finished products & ingredients. • Conduct HACCP analysis on new raw materials used for product development as well as new finished products developed. • Develop detailed mixing instructions to ensure that products are manufactured optimally & consistently meet the specifications. • Create nutrition label & ingredient statements in compliance with NLEA (Nutrition Labeling Enforcement Act); ensure compliance with nutrition label claims. • Ensure that checklist for new product development is completed before product launch, emphasis on batch check & packaging specifications. • Work with the Mix Deck mixers & helpers during the first 3 productions of new products to ensure that correct materials are used, validate recipe & mixing instructions. • Update mix deck recipe to include new products approved or changes as per SCR to be consistent with ROSS. • Complete Private Label Specification as per customer required Formats (Ready Pac, Tropical Smoothie, Longo’s, etc.) including web site specs up-date. • Evaluate raw material substitutes for specs deviation typically due to shortage or supplier issues; done by actual product application & group sensory. • Develop re-work order for complicated products put “On Hold- MRB;” non-compliance that needs actual product application confirmatory test. • Evaluate results of competitive product analysis to benchmark GFF products against competition. • Shelf-life studies on challenge studies. • SOP/SSOP review & development. • HACCP risk assessment. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Must have a Degree in Technical Course (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or equivalent work experience. • 2-3 years’ experience in Product Development position. • Skilled in statistical charts & data analysis. • Good communication, leadership, & interpersonal skills. • Ability to work well with team members & other departments. DESIRED: • Knowledge of manufacturing environment & practices.