Food Product Formulation Specialist (R&D- Bilingual Mandarin Required) at SynearFoodsUSALLC

SynearFoodsUSALLC

Los Angeles, CA, us·5d ago

Entry LevelFull-timeAWS

Salary Range

$25,500 - $34,500 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are seeking a candidate to manage and maintain accurate product formulations, recipes, and ingredient databases. This role involves ensuring strict control, confidentiality, and secure storage of formulation data, reports, and records.

Key Responsibilities

→Manage and maintain accurate product formulations, recipes, and ingredient databases
→Ensure formulation data, reports, and records are strictly controlled, confidential, and securely stored
→Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, maintenance, and cost calculations
→Support product cost accounting and formulation-related data analysis
→Assist in troubleshooting formulation-related issues during production to minimize downtime
→Create, review, and update ingredient statements, nutrition facts, allergen declarations, cooking instructions, and regulatory information in compliance with FDA, USDA, CFR, and applicable regulations
→Prepare and maintain product specifications, SOPs, and regulatory documentation for internal use and customer requests
→Conduct research on applicable food laws and regulations under the direction of the R&D Manager
→Stay current with updates to food labeling, formulation, and regulatory requirements
→Respond to regulatory-related questions from internal teams and customers as needed
→Assist QA with writing and updating product specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
→Support testing data analysis, sensory evaluations, and competitive product reviews
→Prepare minor ingredients and assist with benchtop trials and plant trials
→Monitor and spot-check production processes to ensure adherence to R&D standards
→Coordinate with Production, QA, Maintenance, and other departments during trials and scale-ups
→Maintain a clean, organized R&D test kitchen and workstations; order supplies as needed
→Address food quality questions or concerns and escalate to management when necessary
→Assist with R&D paperwork, compliance tracking, and internal documentation management
→Support internal and external audits as needed
→Perform other R&D-related duties as assigned

Requirements

✓Experience in formulation management and documentation
✓Knowledge of FDA, USDA, CFR, and applicable regulations
✓Ability to conduct research on food laws and regulations
✓Strong organizational and documentation skills
✓Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and maintenance
✓Ability to troubleshoot formulation-related issues
✓Experience with testing data analysis and sensory evaluations
✓Ability to coordinate with various departments during trials and scale-ups
✓Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized work environment