R&D Technician

The Research & Development Technician supports and executes tasks related to business development, business maintenance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct Standardized Performance / Baking Tests
• Fully understand analytical Standard Performance Tests, with a focus on the 5 rules: representative, comparative, sensitive, repetitive, and efficient.
• Manage a library of Standardized Performance tests/forms – understand and verify variation
• Perform tests in lab, on pilot installations, and provide assistance with plant trials and initial runs
• Make samples for demonstrations for internal/external purposes
• Samples include Puratos products and a range of baked goods
• Ensure analytical correctness
• Respect Quality Assurance criteria of samples (traceability, GMP)
• Handle / support specific projects in close collaboration with R&D
• Support R&D tasks during the product development / adaptation process
• Conduct analytical and application tests on competitive products
• Alternate / new Raw Material testing against control
• Ensure R&D documentation is accurate and up to date
• Support customers on various projects
• Lab management:
• Keep lab orderly and organized. Implement a 5S system
• Maintain fresh stock of frequently used ingredients. Order laboratory supplies as necessary
• Ensure that all equipment and tools are functioning properly
• Plant Support
• Support implementation of new products on the Puratos lines, and investigate quality issues
• Build expertise in specialty area:
• Continuously seeks opportunities to learn more about specific areas within bread and sweet goods
• Food Safety:
• Comply with our food safety procedures upon new raw material selection, product development or modification and sample preparation
• Report all food safety and quality issues to immediate Supervisor and / or head of Quality and take immediate action as appropriate within the team as defined by Quality procedures
  

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or Food Technology strongly preferred. Other science, culinary, and lab related degrees would be considered
• At least 2 years relevant work experience required
• Previous work experience in a food product development environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Passionate about food and the baking industry. Hands on baking experience is a plus
• English fluency required, Spanish is a plus
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Travel Requirement: up to 10%
• Annual pay based on skills and experience ranging from $50,800 - $73,025
• Eligible to receive annual target bonus of $3,500 per Company bonus plan
  

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You. This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month—no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance
  
  

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”