Pacific Seafood · 3 days ago
Research and Development Specialist - Processing
Newport
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPacific Seafood is a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to providing healthy proteins. The Research and Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting quality standards and innovation, interacting with regulatory agencies, and coordinating research activities to improve processes and products.
AquacultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingLogisticsRecipesSeafoodSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform inspections (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly) and environmental testing of contact surfaces, water, product
Follow-up on customer complaints
Perform and monitor internal/external audits and inspections to ensure that all standards and requirements are met
Responsible for achievement of department goals and objectives
Identify, investigate, and report on critical quality defects on production processes and products
Determine source of quality variance and specific steps to be taken in correcting the process and product
Remain current on all regulatory requirements and law changes; interpret and implement FDA, ODA, H.A.C.C.P., S.S.O.P., COOL Act regulations and ensure standards are met
Interact with regulatory agencies and/or third-party auditors
Manage ongoing program of mechanical texture analysis and flesh quality, using scientific equipment and techniques
Curate flesh quality database and monitor data quality and integrity
Product tracking
Compile and synthesize information on emerging and popular trends in the seafood industry
Evaluate new technologies, troubleshoot existing technologies, and identify opportunities for product and process improvement
Assist specification development for processes, raw materials, and finished products
Provide scientific guidance to associated consultants regarding food safety and other regulatory matters
Be active in idea generation for new applications and development of existing ones
Lead product development prototypes through the commercialization process
Develop metrics for testing
Coordinate various research activities, as needed
Liaise directly with international consultants regarding flesh quality and its causal factors
Liaise with veterinarians and other technical experts and develop an understanding of the influences of genetics, environment, and husbandry of product quality
Gather quality data from both farm sites and production facilities, pertinent to continuous monitoring product quality
Qualification
Required
Three or more years related experience
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
HACCP Certified
SQF Practitioner Certified, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of hire
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
Product purchase program
Company
Pacific Seafood
Pacific Sea Food Company, Inc. produces fresh and frozen seafood products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-15
2025-08-04
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