R & D Specialist (Food Manufacturing) Job at Tamarack Holdings, Traverse City, MI

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  • Tamarack Holdings
  • Traverse City, MI

Job Description

If you're ready to mix passion, innovation, and food science into a recipe for success, we want to hear from you!

Food for Thought is searching for a motivated and detail-oriented Research & Development Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis!

Here's a Taste of What You'll Be Doing

The R & D Specialist will support the development and enhancement of Food for Thought products, conducting research on new ingredients, developing recipes, assisting in product testing, and collaborating with various teams to ensure new products meet quality standards and production requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Research and develop new product ideas and formulations, focusing on scalability and efficiency for commercial manufacturing.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life, from concept to production.
  • Conduct product testing, including sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and consumer feedback collection.
  • Provide support for scaling of new products for production, including identifying and solving potential challenges in current and future production processes.

Your Recipe for Success

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of food science and nutrition.
  • Experience in recipe development and food formulation within a scalable commercial manufacturing setting.
  • Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for food innovation.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why You'll Love This Role

Flexibility: Enjoy a part-time schedule tailored to fit your life.

Creativity: Work in a role where your ideas and input truly matter.

Impact: Be part of a mission to create food that brings people together.

Growth: Expand your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Perks: Access to unique industry insights, networking opportunities, and samples of your own culinary creations!

If you're ready to mix passion, innovation, and food science into a recipe for success, we want to hear from you!

Note: Food for Thought (FFT) is part of the Tamarack Holdings family of companies. Applicants must live within daily driving distance of our Traverse City headquarters and pass a background check as part of our employment policies.

Job Tags

Part time,

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