R&D Technician

Job description

Job Description Job Description R&D Technician (Culinary)

Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $20-$24/hour

About the Role

We are seeking an R&D Technician (Culinary) to support product development, laboratory testing, and pilot plant activities within a fast-paced food R&D environment.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with experience in food science, food preparation, laboratory testing, product development, or food manufacturing. You'll assist with prototype preparation, testing, sample analysis, data collection, and documentation while working closely with R&D and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory or food production environment.

What You'll Do

Support laboratory and pilot plant experiments for new product development, product testing, and process improvement

Prepare food samples, prototypes, ingredients, and testing materials according to established procedures

Conduct routine testing and accurately document measurements, observations, results, and experimental data

Assist with product cuttings, sensory evaluations, competitive product analysis, and other R&D activities

Operate, clean, organize, and maintain laboratory and food-processing equipment

Support raw material, equipment, and process validation activities

Help develop and maintain cooking instructions, testing procedures, reports, and project documentation

Troubleshoot routine testing or experimental issues and escalate concerns when needed

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment while following food safety, quality, and laboratory standards

Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams

Worksite address

buffalo, NY, 14213, US

Who can apply

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