Position : Food product development
Type : Full-Time
Number of hiring : 1 person
General Description
We are looking for an aspiring candidate to be with us on the path of our fast growing business.
Our company is renowned for being the No.1 Ginseng Brand / manufacturer in the global market with more than 120 years of long standing, authentic history and the headquarters is located in South Korea. We are now making inroads into the mainstream market in the US with a variety of product line-up and dynamic marketing activities.
The product development researcher we want to work with is expected to be capable of thinking strategically and executing proactively.
He/She needs to be very hands-on and skillful at communicating. Most importantly, He/She is expected to be very insightful getting a sense around food nutrition, engineering and quality management in US.
Also, have understanding of food & dietary supplement related regulation in US.
Roles and responsibility
The Research and Development Technologist is responsible for all aspects of product development and commercialization-related activities, including quotation, quality control, process development, commercialization, and ongoing production support of dietary supplement and various dosage forms. Provides functional technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Branding and other functional areas.
Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:
- Formulation and manufacturing process(mixing, sterilization, packaging) design of food beverages and dietary supplement.
- Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers
- Make the prototype of samples, quality is evaluated and specifications are established.
- Documentation for the standards (product, ingredient, etc.)
- Managing product label and regulation risk hedging strategy.
- Managing Raw materials, packaging materials and co-packing partners.
- Managing and leading or cooperation the charge in new product development processes with the team related, especially with the Brand team.
- Providing management with analyse reports and responding to questions and requests from management
- Work closely with the global product development research team in R&D HQ and the global management team in HQ South Korea.
Required Skills/Characteristics
- More than 2 years of product development experience is preferred.
- Experienced in FDA regulation knowledge is preferred.
- Food technology related certificate is preferred.
- Bilingual skill in Korean & English in written and verbal is required.
- Creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated, self-directed, detail-oriented and willingness to grow
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively
- Experience in Asian (or Asian corporate) culture is preferred
- Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor Degree or prospective graduate preferred
- No issue about business trip
- Must possess a legal driver license and be capable of driving
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fullerton, CA 92832: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Product development: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person