**Product Development Assistant / Food Technologist** PeopleReady of Canoga Park, CA is now hiring Product Development Assistant / Food Technologists in Chatsworth, CA! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week. **As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:** + Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area + Great benefit package options + Get matched to jobs quickly + Competitive pay and steady schedule + The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack! **Pay Rate:** _The pay rate for this job is $20 - $20 / hour*_ **What you'll be doing as a Product Development Assistant / Food Technologist:** + Create, review and update ingredient, nutrition labeling, allergen statement, cooking instructions and regulatory information in compliance with CFR, USDA, FDA and other related laws and regulations + Create product specifications and SOPs for internal use + Prepare any R&D related documentations requested by domestic and internal customers and answer any questions that customers may have regarding this matter + Conduct scientific researches on applies laws and regulations based on the discretion of R&D manager + Keep self updated on applied laws and regulations + Perform other duties as assigned + Responsible for preparation of minor ingredients for all products + Monitor and spot check if Production follows R&D process standards on the production floor + Assist QA in writing up product specifications and standard operating procedures + Assist with testing data analysis and bill of materials (BOM) calculation + Help with sensory evaluation of new products and competitors' products + Coordinate with other departments, i.e., Production, QA, Maintenance for plant trials + Maintain a clean and organized R&D test kitchen and other workstations + Order the kitchen supplies as needed + Assist with troubleshooting any product technical support for production in a timely manner to control production downtime + Ensure that formulation, data and reports are strictly controlled, and kept securely and confidentially + Address any questions or concerns on food quality to the management **Available shifts:** Shift timings - All Available **Job requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, chemistry or a related field + Minimum 2 years of experience of label and regulatory affairs in the food industry + Previous experience of Asian frozen products preferred + Knowledge of ingredients functionality, product evaluation, health and nutrition, foodmanufacturing processes, microbiology, quality assurance principles, and market research principles + Must be familiar with CFR 9 and 21, USDA, FDA and other related laws and regulations + Knowledge of organic certifiers, Kosher, gluten free, etc. is a plus + Experience with Genesis preferred. + Ability to work flexible schedules depending on the operational needs + Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal, organization and time management skills + Excellent verbal and written communications skills along with computer skills (MS Word and Excel) + Must be able to motivate, coach, train, reward, and recognize employees. + Bilingual in Chinese is preferred + Physical requirement including frequent lifting up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., and infrequent lifting up to 100 lbs; For instances when employee is required to lift + more than 50 lbs and 100 lbs they must work in teams of two or use the proper equipment and tools for the job/task at hand + Ability to walk and stand for at least 2 hours or more at one time; exposure to loud noise, dust, chemicals, etc + Chinese (Mandarin) required + Background check and drug screening required **Ready to take control of the way you work?** Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. **Please contact our Canoga Park, CA branch for more information** **Branch #1526** **Address: 20943 Roscoe Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91304** **Email Address: 1526-br@PeopleReady.com** A criminal background check may be required. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance No. 184652. If you need more information, or wish to report violation of this ordinance, please contact the Department of Public Works (DAA), Bureau of Contract Administration. *Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated. 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