Sr. Food Technologist, R&D

Sr. Food Technologist at Aspire Bakeries, based at the Santa Ana, CA Bakery, responsible for leading product development from concept through full-scale manufacturing and ensuring successful commercialization of high-quality bakery products. Role involves hands-on collaboration with the team on the bakery floor and in the office, exposure to manufacturing line trials, adherence to NPD/BRC guidelines and GMPs, and regular communication with project managers to maintain data and samples. Requires experience in industrial food development, comfort with line trials or customer-driven ideation sessions, travel as needed, and ability to work onsite four days per week. Preferred candidates may have culinary training, fluency in Spanish, and experience with R&D equipment, SAP, and data analysis. The role supports ongoing learning and development and contributes to a culture of collaboration, growth, and food innovation.