Food Technologist - Product & Packaging (Mid Level)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Responsibilities:

Research, develop, and improve Nongshim food products across multiple markets, including regional and consumer-specific adaptations.
Support product formulation and packaging development, ensuring compatibility, quality, safety, and shelf-life performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Design, and Supply Chain teams to bring products from concept to commercialization.
Assist in evaluating packaging materials, specifications, and functionality to support product performance and regulatory compliance.
Conduct product trials, testing, and evaluations, documenting results and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Stay current on food industry trends, ingredients, processing technologies, and packaging innovations; recommend improvements as appropriate.
Maintain accurate documentation for formulations, trials, specifications, and final products to support quality and consistency.
Ensure compliance with applicable food safety standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
1–5 years of R&D experience in food manufacturing, product development, or related fields.
Experience supporting both product and packaging development is strongly preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is preferred (not required).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with food processing or R&D software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Employee Benefits

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
401K Matching up to 4%
Cellphone Allowances
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Discounts
10 Paid Vacation
5 Paid Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee development program
On-Job Training Program
Career-Path
Lunch Catering for employees
Various Team building programs
Health Wellness

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary Range: starting $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year based on experience

(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding bonus and other earnings)

Nongshim USA INC

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