Research And Development Coordinator

Summary

Join Once Upon A Farm as their Research & Development (R&D) Coordinator! This remote, full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You will provide administrative support to the R&D team, managing projects, conducting ingredient assessments, and handling sample shipments. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience in the food CPG industry. Strong organizational skills, data analysis abilities, and excellent communication are essential. This role requires collaboration with various teams and a passion for improving childhood nutrition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
• 2-4 years of professional experience in R&D, Food Science, and/or related areas within the Food CPG industry
• Prior professional experience in data entry or comparable administrative tasks
• Superior organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative group setting, knowing how to be a team player
• Strong sense of punctuality and the ability to follow instructions
• Desire to keep work area clean and organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think quickly and independently, also being conversationally agile
• 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and as a team a few times a year
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms
• Genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and oversight of projects and initiatives to ensure they are running as planned, including coordinating tasks, resources, deliverables, and timelines
• Conduct initial ingredient assessments by comparing documentation to the current source, recommending an evaluation plan based on the initial assessment, and completing any baseline screens if needed
• Collaborate with Quality to understand consumer complaint patterns and report recurring issues to the R&D team
• Manage R&D-related quality concern resolutions from start to finish collaboratively with the Quality and Operations teams
• Prepare product specifications, finalize formulas for commercialization, and complete TraceGains approvals
• Assist in creating and maintaining document change control forms for formulas and finished products
• Support coordination of procurement, review, and reporting on competitive samples for testing and evaluation
• Assist in creating and maintaining accurate database entries for new and existing ingredients
• Lead the raw material and finished goods testing program, including managing submission forms and organizing results in collaboration with the Quality team
• Coordinate inventory replenishment for the R&D team
• Organize and oversee sensory and shelf-life studies for finished goods
• Manage shipping labels and scheduling pickups
• Review labels and nutrition fact panels as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to Product Development or Quality functions
• Prior professional experience gathering, processing, interpreting, and telling a story with data
• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Research & Development
• Desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven environment

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months
• New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance
• Cell and Internet Stipend
• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts
• New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections
• Medical Insurance for the employee covered at 100% on select plans with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee
• Vision and Dental Insurance covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health savings accounts for applicable plans
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence