A food manufacturing company is seeking a Bilingual Japanese/English R&D Assistant to join their team in Garden Grove, CA. This position is responsible for assisting in the process development for company products as well as product maintenance, development, and implementation of new technologies. A bachelor’s degree in FOOD SCIENCE (Food Science major), 0-1 years’ experience in a food company in a technical role, and the ability to speak, read, and write Japanese is MANDATORY. This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-person position with excellent benefits and 401k.
Bilingual Japanese/English R&D Assistant Duties:
-Conduct lab scale to commercialization experimentations for new process development
-Conduct experimentation of new/alternative raw materials and packaging for existing products
-Research the installation of new machinery to improve production efficiency.
-Conduct research and experimentation on new technologies to address challenges in production and quality control as well as cost savings.
-Plan and carry out commercial scale production tests.
-Plan and carry out tests with co-packers.
-Assist in new and revision of package development through inspection of package material for FDA and regulatory compliance.
-Working knowledge of analytical instruments and maintenance (aw meter, texture analyzer, etc.)
-Occasional work during nights and weekends
-Occasional travel to other production sites and co-packer sites
Bilingual Japanese/English R&D Assistant Skills:
-Must be able to speak, read, and write Japanese
-Must have a bachelor’s degree in FOOD SCIENCE (Food Science Major)
-Must have 0-1 years’ experience in a food company, in a technical role
-Ability to plan and organize and schedule activities associated with production runs.
-Work well in a team environment; must have an inquisitive mind.
-Ability to work with limited supervision; maintain confidentiality; excellent time management skills.
****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****
Activ8 West- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. We have offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Texas, New Jersey, Arizona and Canada. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
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