R&D Technologist

Food Manufacturing | On-site (Sioux City, IA) Salary: $75k–$85k DOE $5k Sign-On BonusSchedule: Monday–Friday | 8am-5pmBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Career Development ProgramsRelocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Position Summary The R&D Technologist will play a key role in advancing innovation within a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for supporting research initiatives, developing new product formulations, and improving existing products to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance.Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role supports the full product lifecycle—from early-stage concept development through plant trials and commercial launch. The ideal candidate is technically curious, highly organized, and comfortable operating in both laboratory and production settings.Key Responsibilities Product Development & Commercialization Develop new food products and product line extensions from concept through commercial production Translate bench-scale formulas into scalable production processes Conduct plant trials and manufacturing validations to ensure product performance and consistency Utilize internal formulation systems to create, update, and maintain product specifications Research, Testing & Evaluation Execute pilot plant trials and prototype testing to validate product concepts Analyze data and document results from formulation experiments and processing trials Organize internal product evaluations and sensory reviews to support development decisions Provide project updates and technical findings to internal stakeholders Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with teams across operations, quality, engineering, marketing, and supply chain to support successful product launches Assist colleagues within R&D on prototype development and technical problem solving Support manufacturing teams during production testing and process adjustments Regulatory & Technical Documentation Maintain detailed records including formulas, project documentation, product specifications, and testing results Ensure development activities align with applicable food safety regulations and industry standards Stay current with ingredient functionality, formulation practices, and manufacturing technologies Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related scientific discipline 2+ years of experience supporting product development within a food manufacturing environment Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and food formulation principles Experience working with pilot plant equipment and product testing methods Familiarity with formulation software or product lifecycle management systems Ability to manage multiple projects and meet development timelines Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills (Preferred) Master's degree in Food Science or related scientific field Experience working in high-volume protein or food processing operations Knowledge of regulatory and food safety standards including USDA or FDA guidelines If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please click APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume or you may email your resume to our recruiter, Heather Murphy at Please include "R&D” on the subject line of any e-mail. Be sure to include your contact number. Questions regarding this position can be addressed by emailing. Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted .The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in Human Resource Solutions. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your Professional Career. For great opportunities near you, go to today! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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