Food Technologist, R&D
$68,000–$91,000 year
On-siteNewark, California, United States
Job Summary
Food Technologist, R&D role at Aspire Bakeries in Newark, CA, onsite four days per week, focused on developing bakery products and optimizing formulations to meet customer needs, trends, and operational objectives. Responsible for translating concepts to commercialization while ensuring quality, compliance, and scalable production. Collaborates cross-functionally with operations, marketing, procurement, and regulatory teams; maintains technical documentation and evaluates ingredients and suppliers. Requires hands-on bakery-product development, documentation practices, and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) or Associate degree (AA) in Food Science or related field
- 1–2 years of experience in industrial food development or transferable R&D experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
- Strong understanding of food science principles, including ingredient functionality and testing methods
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs
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