Japanese/English Bilingual R& D Associate -Food Manufacturer

A food manufacturing company is seeking a Japanese/English Bilingual Research and Development Associate to join their team in Los Angels, 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

• Japanese/English Bilingual Research and Development Associate 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.)
-Other duties as assigned

Japanese/English Bilingual Research and Development Associate Skills:
-Must have a bachelor’s degree in FOOD SCIENCE

-Excellent interpersonal communication skills in both Japanese and English

-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.
-Bilingual in English and Japanese preferred but not required.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person