Astrix · 17 hours ago
R&D Manager
San Fernando, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expAstrix is a growing specialty ingredients company seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead product innovation initiatives. The role involves creating formulations, providing leadership to laboratory personnel, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while overseeing the transition from laboratory to full production.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Create formulations for concentrated liquid products, flavor systems, and beverage applications according to customer specifications or internal briefs, working independently with minimal oversight
Provide leadership, strategic direction, and professional development support to laboratory personnel
Evaluate project viability considering manufacturing capabilities, available technology, equipment constraints, and operational parameters
Conduct financial analysis and develop pricing recommendations for all development work
Verify accuracy and completeness of master formula documentation and compounding procedures
Review and authorize technical data sheets and product specifications
Maintain compliance with food safety certification standards throughout the development process
Deliver technical expertise and troubleshooting support to customers and commercial teams
Provide onsite technical oversight during initial production runs and resolve manufacturing challenges
Oversee scale-up activities from laboratory to full production, maintaining product integrity throughout the transition
Execute additional assignments and strategic projects as business needs dictate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Science, or closely related discipline
4+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
Demonstrated sensory evaluation capabilities for taste and aroma assessment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Mathematical competency through intermediate algebra
Preferred
Formal management training
Benefits
Excellent workplace culture
Competitive compensation
Job security
Advancement opportunities
Company
Astrix
Astrix is the unrivaled market-leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community.
1001-5000 employees
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Dale Curtis
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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