R&D Specialist Nissin Foods USA Co Inc
Overview
The R&D Specialist position supports product development and production activities to create R&D package product samples for internal and external customers. This role requires ownership of essential functions to produce successful samples. Nissin Foods seeks professionals to drive innovation and maintain quality standards.
What You'll Do11
- 1Design and test products to ensure shelf-life stability and optimal flavor color and texture nutritional content
- 2Conduct applicable tests and analyses present findings to the department for product improvement
- 3Research consumer taste preferences validate findings internally and externally
- 4Collaborate with engineers plant management marketers and customers to keep projects on schedule and within budget
- 5Execute production trials confirm plant capability train operators and monitor launches
- 6Maintain materials manage inventory and purchase lab apparatus
- 7Prepare documentation such as test reports formulations and processes for commercialization
- 8Understand food labeling and additive regulations report updates and present findings
- 9Manage project timelines and coordinate cross-functional efforts
- 10Ensure compliance with safety standards during product development
- 11Contribute ideas to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality
Requirements11
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 2Bachelor’s degree in nutrition food science or food technology preferred
- 3Proven experience in R&D within the food industry
- 4Bilingual communication skills effective presentation and writing abilities
- 5Strong mathematical foundation including statistics geometry and trigonometry
- 6Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Excel PowerPoint Word Teams Outlook and ERP systems
- 7Ability to solve practical problems interpret instructions and define variables
- 8Knowledge of food safety regulations and labeling requirements
- 9Experience with consumer trend analysis and product development
- 10Willingness to collaborate across departments and with external partners
- 11Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Salary Insight
$67 - $72k per year
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