Sr. Associate, R&D

Location: Hybrid ideally based out of Boulder, CO or Hoboken, NJ

 

Role Purpose:

The Sr. Associate, Research and Development provides support in business continuity, cost savings and new product development projects. Intention to work within several Meal Prep categories as needed, to assist with diversifying the Company’s product offering and maintaining business continuity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attends weekly cross functional team meetings with R&D, marketing personnel, and others to discuss projects and associated timelines, goals, and objectives
• Partners with Procurement, Operations, and vendors to coordinate plant trial and production processes
• Attends live plant trials, startups, and other travel as requested
• Performs appropriate bench work to produce prototypes of new products
• Gathers and reviews all appropriate documentation for certifying body approval (organic, kosher), NLEA and other regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with Quality to ensure food safety, SQF and HACCP program requirements are met and to provide product specifications and other related information to populate the technical database
• Participates in sensory panels
• Monitors ingredients and packaging components to identify potential cost savings measures
• Learns the various manufacturing equipment capabilities associated with the processes for which products are developed
• Maintains ongoing research and knowledge of technical service developments inclusive of potential opportunities or products and current developments
• Assists with other projects, as needed