R&D Assistant｜Japanese Food Manufacturer

A Japanese food manufacturer located in Santa Fe Springs, California is looking for the candidate who can work as a R&D Assistant.

<Job Description>

・Understand the characteristics, functions, and pricing of raw materials, as well as our products and production methods, and identify customer requirements.
・Create product samples based on recipes.
・Input and manage various data.
・Conduct development and improvement trials to meet customer needs.
・Transport raw materials required by the development department from the in-plant warehouse or procure them externally.
・Manage inventory of raw materials used within the department.
・Perform other duties as instructed by supervisors, as needed (including lifting and moving raw materials weighing up to 50 pounds).

<Requirements>

・High school diploma or higher (Preference given to those who studied/majored in Food Science at university)
・1-2 years of work experience in the food industry and/or basic knowledge of food product development
→ Salary will be determined separately based on experience and work history
・1-2 years of experience in trial production within the food industry
・Basic knowledge of product development in food manufacturing or a strong enthusiasm to learn these skills
・Ability to mix/prepare ingredients and perform cooking tasks
・Strong communication skills that emphasize teamwork, as the role requires collaboration with multiple departments
・Analytical skills to collect data, assess the environment and market conditions, and contribute to product development
・Proficiency in English (business level) and Japanese (native level)
→ Ability to understand and explain tastes and flavors in both Japanese and English
・Physical ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds (raw material handling)

【Keywords】
①R＆D
②Food Industry
③Japanese