Helpmates

Helpmates is looking for a Product Development Technologist in the city of Santa Fe Springs. This position assists in the innovation of formulations for new customer products. This role involves supporting the innovative formulation for commercialization of new products, quality improvement of existing product, process improvements, and finished goods while maintaining compliance to regulatory and 3

rd party certified bodies regulations and requirements.   Pay Rate: $28.70 - $30.60/hr. (Depending on experience)  Schedule: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm  Job Duties: 

• Conduct routine tests such as pH, brix, water activity, and texture analysis and recording all the data.
• Assist in the development of innovative products that meet the requirements of the company, customers and regulatory bodies and 3rd party certifiers.
• Prepare, weigh, cook, and mix bench top studies as directed by the Master Formulator or R&D Director. 
• Track and document all formula changes chronologies.
• Assist in the sensory and organoleptic evaluation of R&D lab bench studies and if required daily batch evaluation.
• Collaborate with R&D Director and Product Development and Process Manager to ensure product development and technical transfers are completed within the project timelines.
• Oversees the transfer of new innovative products in production.  Provides feedback to R&D Director and Product Development and Process Manager . 
• Support collaborative environment and teamwork in meeting organizational goals.
• Formulates and works with Genesis program to create Nutrition Facts panels and Supplement Facts panels.
• Inventory and organization of lab samples and supplies.
• Provides insight and advice on ingredients that would contribute flavor and nutrition to various dietary supplement products.
• Conducts shelf-life studies.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related fields. (preferred)
• 3-5 years related work experience if not degreed.
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal, communication, and written skills, Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Traits and Soft Skills

• Risk tolerant
• Curious
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Decisive
• Attention to detail
• Result-oriented
• Self-motivated and organized
• Passion for innovation
• Creative

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