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CoreFX Ingredients · 1 day ago

Research and Development Specialist

Evanston, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

CoreFX Ingredients is a US-based manufacturer specializing in innovative nutritional ingredients. The Research and Development Specialist will manage projects from customer briefs through commercialization, create new ingredient solutions, and collaborate with various teams to optimize product quality and efficiency.

ConsultingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage projects from customer brief through commercialization

Complete customer briefs to meet nutritional, cost, and deadline expectations

Create new ingredient solutions

Manage and maintain stock of ingredient portfolio

Troubleshoot and revise formulas when raw material sourcing issues arise

Manage the sample request program

Assist with urgent requests and issue escalations as needed

Perform pilot work for assigned projects (spray dry, blending, applications, etc.)

Generate accurate nutritional data and product specifications

Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of U.S. Food Labeling and Dietary Supplements Rules and Regulations. Experience with international rules and regulations preferred

Collaborate with Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, and QA colleagues

Interact directly with customers, distributors and vendors to develop trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, internal teams (including sales executives), and executive sponsors

Odoo and Salesforce utilization

Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly/annual initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders

Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory environment

Oversee the execution of CoreFX University

Other duties as assigned

Travel Periodically; tradeshows, customer visits, and manufacturing plant in Orangeville, IL and Big Bend, WI

Qualification

Food Science degreeR&D experienceProduct developmentSpray dryer expertiseNutritional data generationOdoo utilizationSalesforce utilizationTeam participationCommunicationAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree within Food Science or equivalent

2-5 years within product development for food manufacturing

Working knowledge and experience within lab and/ or pilot plant

Proven R&D experience, particularly as it relates to food applications of dry ingredients

Demonstrated ability to create solutions and communicate the solutions to all stakeholders

Experience in creating client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

Proven track record of team participation, success and values

Excellent listening and presentation skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred

Experience with international rules and regulations

Demonstrate spray dryer expertise

Experience and knowledge of personalized nutrition and wellness markets, related but not limited to functional foods, sports nutrition, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, medical foods