R&D Food Scientist (Bilingual)

Job Title: R&D Food Scientist (Bilingual – English/Spanish)Hire Type: Direct Hire, OnsiteShift: 1st Shift | Monday–FridayCompensation: $26.00 – $30.00/hourGeneral Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTORequired: Prior R&D experience within a food manufacturing environmentLanguage Requirement: Bilingual in English and SpanishOverview:A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a Bilingual Quality R&D Technician to assist with product development, documentation management, and quality-focused initiatives. This role works cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Operations, and external suppliers to support the development and launch of new products while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in both a laboratory and manufacturing setting while communicating effectively with internal teams and vendors.Key Responsibilities:Assist in new product development projects, supporting items such as snack products, flatbreads, and customer-branded formulations from concept through commercializationPerform bench-top, lab, and pilot plant trials, making formulation adjustments to achieve targeted taste, texture, nutrition, shelf life, and cost objectivesMaintain and update technical documentation, including formulations, testing data, SOPs, product specifications, and change documentationPartner with Production, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Operations teams to ensure successful product scale-up and manufacturabilitySupport food safety, regulatory, and labeling compliance in accordance with company standards and customer requirementsConduct sensory testing, shelf-life analysis, and competitive product evaluations to support product improvements and development initiativesCommunicate with ingredient and packaging suppliers regarding specifications, quality concerns, and corrective actions when neededAssist with supplier quality investigations, documentation reviews, and follow-up communicationProvide bilingual communication support with vendors and suppliers in both English and SpanishContribute to supplier qualification efforts, ingredient sourcing, and continuous improvement projectsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related discipline1–3 years of experience in food product development, R&D, or a similar role within a food manufacturing environmentBilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.Strong documentation, organization, and attention-to-detail skillsAbility to communicate professionally with cross-functional teams and external suppliersComfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing and R&D environment