Food Safety and R&D Technician

The Food Safety and R&D Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products while also contributing to new product development and process improvements. They perform a variety of tasks, including quality control testing, sanitation checks, and assisting in the development of new food products. This role requires a blend of technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in both laboratory and production settings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Food Safety Assurance:
• Conducting food safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Supporting the development and implementation of food safety policies and procedures.
• Training employees on food safety practices and HACCP.
• Monitoring and analyzing food safety data, generating reports.
• Collaborating with quality assurance teams to address and correct any food safety issues.
• Quality Control:
• Performing tests and inspections of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products.
• Ensuring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Monitoring and sampling for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Conducting microbiological, analytical, and sensory testing.
• R&D Support:
• Assisting in the development and testing of new food products.
• Developing and maintaining recipes.
• Performing chemical and physical analyses on food products and ingredients.
• Supporting product scale-up processes.
• Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to commercialize new products.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Accurately recording and reporting results from tests and inspections.
• Maintaining records related to food safety, quality, and product development.
• Updating food safety and quality documents.
• Contributing to the development of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field is often required.

Technical Skills:

.Knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP), analytical techniques (e.g., microbiology, wet chemistry), and quality control procedures.

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work in a team, and a commitment to continuous improvement.