Direct Hire: R&D Food Technologist

Responsibilities:    
•    Create new formulas and samples for developing food products
•    Create and manage technical documents for developing products with vendors. 
•    Work with the QC team and vendors to review technical documents and label designs.
•    Monitor the progress of product development projects
•    Monitor market products and prices
•    Monitor Federal Food Safety Regulations for the compliance, e.g. FDA, USDA, Seafood HACCP and Proposition 65 in California.
•    Obtain samples from markets and vendors
•    Taste and evaluate samples 
•    Arrange shipment of samples and products
•    Support the R&D Manager in all aspects of research and development
•    Other duties as required to support ongoing business needs

Skills & Qualifications:        
•    2 years + of working experience in Asian food/seasoning industry
•    Ability to cook Asian cuisines and create recipes
•    Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field - preferred
•    English language skills 
•    Other Asian languages preferred
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
•    Experience in food industry - preferred
•    In-depth knowledge of Asian cuisine
•    Strong analytical skill 
•    Dependable work ethic
•    Ability to work independently and in group settings
•    Research skill
•    Creative and flexible
•    Strong management skills of time and tasks
•    Intermediate ~ advanced computer skills in Windows and Microsoft.