POSITION PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The R&D Technician performs the following types of duties: collection, creation, and distribution of product and raw material documentation. Support R&D Formulation Scientists in creation of customized formulations, product innovation, and product optimization projects. Supports scale up and commercialization of product. Close partnership with Operations, QA/QC, raw material vendors, and other cross-functional disciplines to accomplish company and personal goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES: + Produce product samples according to formulas + Collect and submit documentation to Scientists for review + Maintain raw material database for material in use and potential materials to be used + Finished product label creation and review + Supports Product Development Scientist in creation of new formulas through bench top development of product formulation + Bench top testing of development formulas + Creates product documentation for raw materials and formulas with R&D tools Note : This description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other duties as requested. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: + Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science or related degree or experience in related field. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: + Highly motivated, creative, and independent performer with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high pressure environment + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form + High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality of information + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Strong analytical, critical thinking and communications skills + Ability to work both independently and in a team environment + Must be able to follow all safety guidelines PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: + Laboratory environment which may include long hours standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs, strong and/or unusual odors Powered by JazzHR