Research and Development Coordinator

**Overview:** - Role focused on leveraging business for sustainable practices. - Independent self-starter with initiative and teamwork. - Experience in consumer-packaged goods, data organization, and timeline management. - Prior exposure to R&D, Food Science, and Quality functions. - Passion for improving childhood nutrition. **Key Responsibilities:** - Administrative support for R&D team, including data entry and formula reviews. - Planning and oversight of projects, coordination of tasks and resources. - Ingredient assessments and evaluation plans. - Collaboration with Quality and Operations on quality concerns. - Preparation of product specifications and TraceGains approvals. - Management of R&D-related quality concerns. - Inventory replenishment coordination. - Leadership in raw material and finished goods testing. - Organization of sensory and shelf-life studies. - Management of shipping labels and scheduling. - Review of labels and nutrition fact panels. - Additional tasks as assigned. **Requirements/Skills/Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or equivalent experience. - 2-4 years of professional experience in R&D, Food Science, or related areas. - Experience in data entry and administrative tasks. - Previous exposure to Product Development or Quality functions. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Excellent communication skills. - Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack. - Passion for childhood nutrition. - Experience in cross-functional work between Sustainability and R&D. - Residency in the United States. **Compensation & Benefits:** - Exempt, full-time, salaried position with a salary range of $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. - Annual bonus, 401(k) program with company match, remote-first work environment. - New Hire Remote Life Stipend, Nourish and Nurture Allowance, Cell and Internet Stipend. - Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries, Employee Discounts. - Paid Parental Leave, breast milk shipping service, medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, health savings accounts, EAP. - Unlimited Paid Time Off, Paid Volunteer Time, paid time off for civic responsibilities. - Additional benefits as required by law based on residence. **Who We Are:** - Purpose: Improve childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier world. - Business: Provide organic, nutritious snacks and meals for children. - Team: Fully remote, collaborative, and supportive with a focus on positive social impact. - Equal Employment Opportunity: Committed to diversity and inclusive hiring practices. - Application Process: Remove identifying information from resumes before uploading.