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Associate R&D Chemist - San Fernando, CA

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate R&D Chemist for a full-time position at a leading facility in Pacoima, CA. If you’re driven by creativity and scientific curiosity, and eager to advance your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts to connect you with this exciting opportunity.

Type: Contract to hire

Shift: M-F 8a-5p

Pay Range: $30 - $33/hr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate strong creativity in product development.
• Develop and improve products, such as juice concentrates and flavors, tailored to customer or internal requirements.
• Taste and evaluate all developed products.
• Assess project feasibility based on organizational capabilities.
• Perform costing analysis for all developed products.
• Prepare master formulations and compounding instructions.
• Draft and submit product specification sheets to customers.
• Start communicating directly with customers to understand their product development needs.
• Ensure developed products meet or surpass customer expectations.
• Provide technical support to customers and brokers as needed.
• Conduct shelf-life and stability studies to validate product claims.
• Establish guidelines and procedures for handling outgoing product samples.
• Support Quality Control and Production during first-time manufacturing of new products.
• Oversee sample request inquiries in the absence of the R&D Manager.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Take on additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in R&D Chemistry.
• Strong sensory abilities in taste and aroma assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Supervisory experience or relevant training preferred.
• Good visual acuity for evaluating sample appearance and operating lab instruments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Willingness to travel to any company facility as required, sometimes on short notice.

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