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Research and Development Coordinator
Once Upon A FarmUKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2025
💰 $95,000/yr($80,000/yr – $95,000/yr)
About the role
Who You Are:You are someone with a passion for leveraging business as a force for good, who applies a lens of both optimism and constructive critique to sustainable business. You are an independent self-starter who takes initiative but also doesn’t hesitate to ask for help when needed. You are energized by organizing data and tasks to support a fast-paced team. You excel at timeline management and getting things done in the face of changing priorities. You’ve had prior exposure to consumer-packaged goods companies either through work or studies and bring curiosity and dedication to all you do.
The Task At Hand:The Research & Development (R&D) Coordinator will provide administrative support to the R&D team, completing tasks such as data entry, formula reviews, ingredient assessments, and R&D inventory replenishment. This role will also handle sample shipments, team timeline management, and other duties as needed.
In This Role, You Will:• Assist in the planning and oversight of projects and initiatives to ensure they are running as planned, including coordinating tasks, resources, deliverables, and timelines.• Conduct initial ingredient assessments by comparing documentation to the current source, recommending an evaluation plan based on the initial assessment, and completing any baseline screens if needed.• Collaborate with Quality to understand consumer complaint patterns and report recurring issues to the R&D team.• Manage R&D-related quality concern resolutions from start to finish collaboratively with the Quality and Operations teams.• Prepare product specifications, finalize formulas for commercialization, and complete TraceGains approvals.• Assist in creating and maintaining document change control forms for formulas and finished products.• Support coordination of procurement, review, and reporting on competitive samples for testing and evaluation.• Assist in creating and maintaining accurate database entries for new and existing ingredients.• Lead the raw material and finished goods testing program, including managing submission forms and organizing results in collaboration with the Quality team.• Coordinate inventory replenishment for the R&D team.• Organize and oversee sensory and shelf-life studies for finished goods.• Manage shipping labels and scheduling pickups.• Review labels and nutrition fact panels as needed.• Perform other tasks as assigned.
In This Role, You’ll Bring With You:• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience, preferred.• 2-4 years of professional experience in R&D, Food Science, and/or related areas within the Food CPG industry required.• Prior professional experience in data entry or comparable administrative tasks required.• Previous exposure to Product Development or Quality functions preferred.• Prior professional experience gathering, processing, interpreting, and telling a story with data.• Superior organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative group setting, knowing how to be a team player.• Strong sense of punctuality and the ability to follow instructions.• Desire to keep work area clean and organized.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to think quickly and independently, also being conversationally agile.• 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and as a team a few times a year.• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms.• Genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet.• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Research & Development preferred.• Desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven environment.• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Compensation:• Exempt, Full-Time, Salaried.• The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.
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The Task At Hand:The Research & Development (R&D) Coordinator will provide administrative support to the R&D team, completing tasks such as data entry, formula reviews, ingredient assessments, and R&D inventory replenishment. This role will also handle sample shipments, team timeline management, and other duties as needed.
In This Role, You Will:• Assist in the planning and oversight of projects and initiatives to ensure they are running as planned, including coordinating tasks, resources, deliverables, and timelines.• Conduct initial ingredient assessments by comparing documentation to the current source, recommending an evaluation plan based on the initial assessment, and completing any baseline screens if needed.• Collaborate with Quality to understand consumer complaint patterns and report recurring issues to the R&D team.• Manage R&D-related quality concern resolutions from start to finish collaboratively with the Quality and Operations teams.• Prepare product specifications, finalize formulas for commercialization, and complete TraceGains approvals.• Assist in creating and maintaining document change control forms for formulas and finished products.• Support coordination of procurement, review, and reporting on competitive samples for testing and evaluation.• Assist in creating and maintaining accurate database entries for new and existing ingredients.• Lead the raw material and finished goods testing program, including managing submission forms and organizing results in collaboration with the Quality team.• Coordinate inventory replenishment for the R&D team.• Organize and oversee sensory and shelf-life studies for finished goods.• Manage shipping labels and scheduling pickups.• Review labels and nutrition fact panels as needed.• Perform other tasks as assigned.
In This Role, You’ll Bring With You:• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience, preferred.• 2-4 years of professional experience in R&D, Food Science, and/or related areas within the Food CPG industry required.• Prior professional experience in data entry or comparable administrative tasks required.• Previous exposure to Product Development or Quality functions preferred.• Prior professional experience gathering, processing, interpreting, and telling a story with data.• Superior organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative group setting, knowing how to be a team player.• Strong sense of punctuality and the ability to follow instructions.• Desire to keep work area clean and organized.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to think quickly and independently, also being conversationally agile.• 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and as a team a few times a year.• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms.• Genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet.• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Research & Development preferred.• Desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven environment.• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Compensation:• Exempt, Full-Time, Salaried.• The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.
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