Research & Development Technician

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies.

Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process.

The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards / condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector.

BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois;

and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role will be in Westmont, Illinois.

WHAT WE NEED

The Research and Development (R&D) Technician will support the Baldwin Richardson Food’s innovation team by carrying out laboratory operations while making lab batches and utilizing administrative supports skills.

The Technician will also maintain the R&D lab and pilot plan in a clean and sanitary manner.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Follows detailed instructions to create prototypes as assigned; observes raw material interactions and notes all observations.
• Conducts analytical testing of all prototypes, competitor products and samples using a variety of laboratory equipment to accumulate data for analysis and shelf-life studies when required.
• Sets up, adjusts, operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments such as a microscope, refractometer, titrator, pH meter, viscometer, and other equipment.
• Supports cost reduction, ingredient substitution, and research project initiatives.
• Assists Food Technologists in Plant trials, new production runs, and product trial revisions as needed.
• Purchases laboratory supplies and assists with record keeping.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Minimum associate’s degree in food science or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 6 months of food processing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• GMP & HACCP training preferred.
• Ability to read / edit MS Excel and Word files.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and maintenance.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to form and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be able to act with a sense of urgency.
• SAP experience preferred.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $27.

00 and $30.00 per hour. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including a low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!