R&D Technologist
Portland, ME US
Job Description
R&D Technologist
The Food Technologist performs both research development and quality assurance functions working on hydration delivery systems.
- Perform product quality testing, including recording and analyzing results.
- Audit manufacturing process, verify process paperwork and identify process improvements.
- Support product and process improvements, manufacturing commercialization, technical specifications and resolving quality problems.
- Perform administrative duties, including entering and analyzing data, developing instructions, maintaining specifications, managing product controls, and updating process documents.
- This is a team of two with great autonomy to run with R&D projects, occasional interaction working with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann@cps4jobs.com.
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Salary
$50,000 - $52,000
Benefits
100% employer paid insurance for employee and children; 3 weeks paid PTO
Job Requirements
Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in food science or science related degree
- 1-3 years in human or pet food industry
- 1-3 years’ experience working in laboratory setting for food industry
- Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills
- Self-directed, detail oriented, capable of managing multiple projects
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 61.25DW
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Meet Your Recruiter

Damon Wickmann
Technical Recruiter
I have always been an advocate of life and career strategy management.
I am also a 'Foodie' at heart and love recruiting for food and beverage companies.
My background in education has provided me tools to support my passion for helping talented people with career advancement.
I have transitioned from college advising to career recruiting where I combine that with my other passion - Food!
I recruit excellent people for the food industry and the science behind what we eat and drink. This includes research and development in the lab through commercialization and the quality people behind the scenes that make it all happen. I look forward to speaking with you soon.