Our client, a leading innovator in the food industry, is seeking a Research & Development Tech to join their team. As a Research & Development Tech, you will be part of the R&D department supporting product development and process optimization teams. The ideal candidate will have curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Research & Development Tech **Location: Quincy, MA** **Pay Range:** $20 - $23 per hour **Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday** **What's the Job?** + Conduct research including new product development and food formulation + Develop new and improved methods for food processing, quality control, and packaging + Support pilot plant activities and assist with production scale-ups and commercialization efforts + Address customer requests from conceptualization through troubleshooting and commercialization + Collaborate with culinary and subject matter experts to develop standards and optimize formulations **What's Needed?** + Basic understanding of food science and processing techniques + Strong communication skills for technical and culinary presentations + Ability to troubleshoot and understand customer processes + Experience in research documentation and process improvement + Motivation to innovate and contribute to product excellence **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment + Engage in meaningful research that impacts product quality and customer satisfaction + Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry experts + Develop your skills in food science and product development + Be part of a company committed to nourishing and delighting customers **Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term Disability Insurance + 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.