Research & Development Specialist Shape the Future of Food Innovation About Us We're a poultry company undergoing a complete nationwide rebranding as we are expanding into major national retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Aldi. This is an opportunity to join the core team driving this transformation—where your work will be essential to redefining our brand and establishing our new identity in the national marketplace. The Opportunity As our R&D Specialist, you'll be a key member of our rebranding team, combining food science expertise with culinary skills to develop products that embody our new brand identity. You'll research current food trends and translate them into innovative products that support our complete brand transformation and national retail strategy. Your role will include maintaining our culinary R&D lab, developing product formulations that align with our rebrand, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You'll also work directly with customers and sales teams, presenting products that represent our new brand vision and supporting our nationwide launch efforts. What You Bring Education: Bachelor's in Food Science, Chemistry, Culinology, or related field Experience: 3-5 years in food R&D with hands-on laboratory skills in poultry manufacturing (preferred) or food manufacturing (required) Technical Know-How: Understanding of bench sampling, commercialization processes, and food safety compliance (SQF, HACCP, BRC) Culinary Edge: Ability to blend food science principles with culinary competencies. Communication Skills: Confidence organizing and conducting customer presentations. Mindset : Independent yet collaborative, with a passion for innovation and trends Bonus points for FSIS labeling and nutritional software experience Why You'll Love Working Here: Rebranding Team Member: Join the core team driving our complete nationwide transformation—your work will help define our new brand identity in major retail markets. Own Your Projects: From trend research to customer presentations, you'll develop products that embody our rebrand and manage them through the complete development cycle. Strong Benefits Package: Full Medical Package, 401(k) matching, HSA, life insurance, generous PTO, plus employee discounts and assistance programs. Career Development: Gain valuable experience in brand transformation while building relationships with national retail partners. Ready to Make Your Mark? If you're excited about turning food trends into retail reality and want to be part of a company's transformation story, we want to hear from you. Apply now! Send your resume and availability to Tanya Allison at tany.allison@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.

Keywords: R&D Specialist, Food Science, Product Development, Research and Development, Culinary R&D, Food Safety (HACCP, SQF), Poultry Manufacturing, Brand Development, Commercialization, Trend Research All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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