R & D Specialist I
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Salary: $72,000.00 USD Annually - $74,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
R & D Specialist 1

Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm approximately (slightly flexible on start time)

Location: This role will go between both Santa Fe Springs and Long Beach until further notice

Highly Preferred: BS in Food Science

Required: 3+ years experience in Nutraceuticals

**Willing to consider less experience only if they possess a Masters

Job Summary:

Reporting to the VP of R&D the R&D Specialist will play a crucial role in driving innovation and ensuring product quality. You will be responsible for developing new product formulations, sourcing raw materials, and managing the entire product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulation and Development: Develop and optimize product formulations to meet company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Raw Material Management: Source, evaluate, and qualify new raw materials to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the Quality Compliance team to ensure adherence to cGMP, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Product Launch: Coordinate with sales and operations teams to launch new products efficiently and on time.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to sales teams and customers.
• Laboratory Work: Conduct laboratory experiments, pilot plant trials, and scale-up studies.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science highly preferred, BS Chemistry is also acceptable
• 3+ years of experience in product development
• Strong technical skills, including formulation, analytical techniques, and statistical analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Contact: pdwyer@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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