Job Description

Formulation Management & Documentation

• Manage and maintain accurate product formulations, recipes, and ingredient databases.

• Ensure formulation data, reports, and records are strictly controlled, confidential, and securely stored.

• Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, maintenance, and cost calculations.

• Support product cost accounting and formulation-related data analysis.

• Assist in troubleshooting formulation-related issues during production to minimize downtime.

Labeling & Regulatory Compliance

• Create, review, and update ingredient statements, nutrition facts, allergen declarations, cooking instructions, and regulatory information in compliance with FDA, USDA, CFR, and applicable regulations.

• Prepare and maintain product specifications, SOPs, and regulatory documentation for internal use and customer requests.

• Conduct research on applicable food laws and regulations under the direction of the R&D Manager.

• Stay current with updates to food labeling, formulation, and regulatory requirements.

• Respond to regulatory-related questions from internal teams and customers as needed.

R&D & Cross-Functional Support

• Assist QA with writing and updating product specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Support testing data analysis, sensory evaluations, and competitive product reviews.

• Prepare minor ingredients and assist with benchtop trials and plant trials.

• Monitor and spot-check production processes to ensure adherence to R&D standards.

• Coordinate with Production, QA, Maintenance, and other departments during trials and scale-ups.

• Maintain a clean, organized R&D test kitchen and workstations; order supplies as needed.

• Address food quality questions or concerns and escalate to management when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with R&D paperwork, compliance tracking, and internal documentation management.

• Support internal and external audits as needed.

• Perform other R&D-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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.

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English (required).

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data and documentation accurately.

• Highly organized, dependable, and comfortable with repetitive and detailed work.

• Basic understanding of food formulation, labeling, and regulatory compliance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience with food labeling, BOM management, or regulatory documentation, and familiarity with FDA / USDA regulations (preferred).

• Experience working in food manufacturing or R&D environments (preferred).

• Pay: $25-$30 per hour

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pay is between $100,000-$110,000/year plus performance bonus.