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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

My client is looking for an entry-level Food R&D Coordinator to join their team.

My client is passionate about creating innovative and delicious food products that delight our customers. As a leading brand in the food manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, creativity, and sustainability. Join our team and contribute to the exciting world of flavors! leading manufacturer within the health and wellness industry focusing on supplements and vitamins.

Description

1. Raw Material Sample Coordinator

Serve as the primary point of contact for all raw material sample requests

Ensure all samples are routed through proper channels before entering the lab or sample room

Maintain accurate sample logs in SharePoint and organize physical samples within the sample room

Distribute a weekly report of all samples received

Ensure sample areas are clean and organized at the end of each day

Dispose of expired samples on a quarterly basis and reorder replacements as needed

2. Raw Material Setup & Documentation

Manage and maintain the card wall system for material tracking

Request preliminary documentation and store it in the shared drive

Coordinate with Operations to obtain new item codes

Enter raw material data into Flavor Studio (nutritionals), SharePoint (sample logs, regulatory information, p/cal data, and pricing), and TraceGains (documentation)

3. TraceGains Management

Handle all connection requests and documentation approvals in TraceGains

Monitor and maintain current supplier documentation to ensure compliance and completeness

4. Database Tools Ownership

Maintain and update the Excel-based p/cal calculator linked to formula tables

Oversee regulatory and pricing preview tools used by internal stakeholders

5. Formula & Specification Document Management

Ensure all R&D formulas and specifications are accurately completed and shared with co-manufacturers

Support recurring documentation tasks, such as packing information entry and formula revisions

6. Artwork Review

Review product artwork to verify accuracy and compliance with regulatory and branding standards

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with a keen eye for accuracy and consistency across all tasks
• Highly task-driven, thriving in fast-paced environments that require efficient execution of high volumes of small assignments
• Proactive in upholding systems and processes, confidently ensuring accountability and maintaining high standards
• Technically adept, with strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital tools and platforms
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in nutrition and food science, contributing to a deeper understanding of the industry context

This role is fully on-site. Any potential candidates must be in or willing to relocate to the West LA area

Job Offer

• $65k on the base
• PTO
• 10+ paid holidays

Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Product Management, and Research

• Industries

  Baked Goods Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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