R&D Technologist at Bakerly Barn LLC

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Process Development, Industrialization, Scale-up Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Requirements, Trial Management, Recipe Development, Feasibility Validation, Data Reporting, Ingredient Management, Specification Creation, Project Management, Tasting Evaluation, Hygiene Practices, Safety Practices

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description About our company: Bakerly, a happy family-owned company, is proud to be home to one of the fastest-growing brands in the US food industry! We are a baked goods manufacturer that emphasizes delicious, premium, and authentic recipes using only the very best ingredients. Our offices located in Miami, FL, Easton, PA, and San Antonio, TX, will make you feel right at home. Please visit our website to learn more about our delicious French crêpes, golden chocolate croissants, fluffy pancakes, and our large range of outstanding French brioches. Job Description: The R&D Technologist drives product and process development for brioche and crepe from concept through industrialization. The role focuses on translating technical concepts into lab results that will lead to robust, efficient production methods on the manufacturing lines. The Technologist ensures new and renovated products meet quality and regulatory requirements, while supporting factory trials, troubleshooting scale-up challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovations successfully to market. Responsibilities: · Create and manage its own lab/line trials schedule based on project timelines and Production schedule. Actively participate in the Production planning meeting. · Develop project trials plan and recipes & processes, according to project scopes, in collaboration with R&D Scientist and PNP. · Conduct industrial scale trials and validate industrial feasibility. Organize the tasks with cross-functional Plant teams (Scheduling, Production, PNP, QA, Engineering, etc.). · Organize and lead reviews of industrial scale trials with Plant teams. · Evaluate products during process with laboratory tools (color, height, weight, visual) and interpret evaluation. · Complete daily reports in the R&D database based on trial results, troubleshoot and build recommendations. · Order ingredients quantities needed for trials with Procurement or Supply, receive and monitor stock ingredients (expiration date, storage conditions). · Fill all the required information about assigned tasks into R&D Status meeting in Wrike. · Create and deliver Manufacturing specs, as well as lead Project Plant Introduction, Walkthrough with PNP and Hand-over meetings. · Be a primary resource during projects Pre-launch. · Prepare samples to be used as sales tools, tastings or for specific studies, following the R&D Scientist guidance. · Be part of the R&D weekly tastings and provide judgement on tasting criteria’s. · Keep the lab clean and organize all time (cleaning after each trial) / keep the R&D office clean and desk tidy. · Maintain industry awareness (technical, ingredients, competitor…) and share it with the R&D Team. · Keep R&D documentation up-to-date and organized. · Assist in training interns or future Technologist(s) in their new role. · Observe process deviations and alert of nonconformances. Requirements · High school diploma or equivalent . 3 years of bakery experience required (artisanal and/or industrial) . 1-3 years Industrial Food Manufacturing experience preferred . Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) . Knowledge and respect of hygiene, safety & environmental practices, and rules Job Type: · Full-time · In-office Location: Easton, PA Benefits and Perks: · Competitive salary and performance-based bonus incentives. · Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages. · Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability · Flexible spending accounts (FSA). · Additional supplemental insurance program offered, including life, critical, accidental, short-term disability · Free stress-management counseling and discounts on health and fitness products. · Generous PTO policy and 401k plan with a 3% employer match. · 9 paid company holidays · 40% discount on all company products. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. Our recruitment process is based solely on individual qualifications and skills, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination in employment.

Responsibilities

The R&D Technologist is responsible for driving product and process development for brioche and crepe from concept through industrialization, focusing on translating technical concepts into robust production methods. This role involves managing lab/line trials, validating industrial feasibility, creating manufacturing specifications, and supporting projects through pre-launch.