Food R&D Research Technician
hace 18 días
Buffalo
Job DescriptionOn-Board Services is hiring a Food R&D Research Technician in Buffalo, NY For immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@onboardusa.com Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located About Us: On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k. Position Details: Title: Food R&D Research Technician Position Type: 3-month contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need Job Location: Buffalo, NY Shift: 1st shift Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO Compensation: $20-$24/HR About Us: On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About the Role: We are seeking an entry-level Research Technician to provide hands-on laboratory and test kitchen support for an R&D team focused on dessert food product and process development. This role is primarily focused on prototype and sample creation rather than finished-product analytical testing. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background, hands-on food preparation experience, or Food R&D laboratory experience and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on test kitchen environment. The Research Technician will work closely with Product Development Scientists to prepare and evaluate prototypes, conduct basic experiments, document results, and support product development projects. Responsibilities: Technical Support – 70% • Perform routine and non-routine R&D tasks with limited supervision, following established procedures and direction from Product Development Scientists., • Prepare prototypes and samples of dessert food products, including cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, donuts, and ice cream., • Support new product development, product improvements, and process development initiatives., • Follow approved methods and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results., • Accurately document laboratory work, experiments, observations, and results in lab notebooks or designated computerized systems., • Prepare samples and assist with setup for product cuttings and evaluation sessions., • Manage daily priorities and adjust to changing project needs while escalating issues when appropriate., • Prepare, use, clean, and properly store laboratory equipment and supplies., • Follow established procedures when operating laboratory and food preparation equipment., • Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with food safety, quality, and safety standards., • Work collaboratively with R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, QA, and Operations as needed to support project milestones.Experiments & Analysis – 30%, • Support basic laboratory and pilot plant experiments related to dessert food product and process development., • Conduct experiments independently or in collaboration with other team members., • Accurately measure, record, and communicate experimental results., • Follow established methods and procedures while making appropriate adjustments based on observations and direction from the project team., • Collect and record accurate measurements from laboratory and pilot plant experiments., • Communicate observations and results clearly to Product Development Scientists and other project team members.Qualifications:, • Associate degree in Culinary Science, Food Science, Food Preparation, or a related field; OR, • 1+ year of hands-on food preparation experience in a high-volume or production-based food environment, such as an R&D kitchen, commercial kitchen, bakery, or food product development setting., • Hands-on food preparation experience; experience with dessert products such as cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, donuts, or ice cream is preferred., • Culinary background or Food R&D experience strongly preferred., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on test kitchen environment., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and proper documentation., • Basic critical-thinking and problem-solving skills., • Ability to accurately collect, record, and communicate data following standard procedures., • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team., • Strong willingness to learn and follow established procedures and instructions.Physical & Work Requirements:, • Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds., • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday., • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling., • Occasional climbing of steps and/or ladders., • Ability to use hand tools and precision instruments requiring fine motor skills., • May be exposed to food ingredients, chemicals, cleaning agents, and varying temperatures., • Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required. www.onboardusa.com Apply Today! On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.” On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. JD# 26-01456