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R&D Technician
Job Description
Functional area:  R&D
Job Location:  USA - Rancho Dominguez (CA)
Country/Region:  United States
Who are you?:  Professionals
Permanent/Temporary:  Permanent
Working time:  Full Time
Req ID:  33146
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Position Overview

                   

The Research and Development Technician’s primary responsibility will be to support and execute Research & Development (R&D) tasks related to business development, business maintenance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

 

 Primary Responsibilities:

 

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

 

  • Food Safety:
    1. 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

 

Compensation:

  • Annual pay based on skills and experience ranging from $50,800 - $73,025.
    • $3500 % targeted annual.
    • Total compensation includes a 4% 401(k) match, over 5 weeks of available time off in your first year, wellbeing incentives and more!

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

 

        

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

High school degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Food Technology preferred. Other Science, Culinary, and Lab related degrees would be considered.

  1. Previous work experience in a food product development environment
  1. Passionate about food and the baking industry. Hands on baking experience is a plus
  1. English fluency required, Spanish is a plus
  1. Microsoft Office and computer proficiency
  1. Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  1. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  1. Proactive, results oriented. Customer focused approach
  1. Travel Requirement: up to 10%

 

 

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.”

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Working at Puratos USA

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA
 
At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.
 
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

→ Learn more about Puratos USA

Working at Puratos USA

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA
 
At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.
 
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

→ Learn more about Puratos USA

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.
We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

→ Learn more about Puratos

 

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.
We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

→ Learn more about Puratos