• R&D Manager

    Astrix Technology (Los Angeles, CA)


    R&D Manager

     

    Science & Research

     

    Los Angeles County, CA, US

    Pay Rate Low: 45 | Pay Rate High: 56

    + Added - 23/06/2025

    Apply for Job

    A growing company is seeking a critical-thinking, autonomous R&D Product Development Manager with a continuous improvement mindset. The role offers a positive work environment, competitive salary, stability, and growth potential.

    **Location:** Los Angeles County

    **Pay rate:** $45-$56/hour

     

    Contract:** 6 months to **hire

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Manage and oversee all product development projects, including new and existing products using current or new raw materials.

    + Develop Juice Concentrates, Flavors-Based, and Beverage Base products according to customer or in-house requirements with minimal supervision.

    + Supervise, mentor, and support R&D Product Development Chemists and Lab Technicians.

    + Evaluate project feasibility considering production capacity, technology, and equipment limitations.

    + Perform cost analysis and recommend selling prices for all department work.

    + Review and approve Master Formulas, compounding instructions, and product specification sheets.

    + Collaborate with customers’ technical staff to understand and meet product development requirements.

    + Ensure all developed products comply with Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.

    + Provide technical support to customers and sales staff, including on-site assistance for first-time productions and troubleshooting.

    + Monitor new product transitions from lab to production to ensure quality standards.

    + Lead special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Technology, Nutrition, or related field.

    + Minimum 4 years of supervisory or management experience, including some formal training.

    + Strong taste and aroma acuity.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with algebra-level math.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    + Ability to travel and report to company facilities as needed; primarily based at the main facility.

     

    _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

    _INDBH_

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.