R&D Technologist Jobs
R&D Technologist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, materials science, and consumer products, from entry-level lab technician to senior and principal roles, with specializations in formulation development, analytical testing, and process optimization. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75051
Company: GRUMA
- Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods to develop new food products.
- Uses knowledge of management, production lines and manufacturing systems to test and develop new products.
- Manages assigned customer accounts and projects in coordination with sales and marketing representatives to fulfill new product requests and product improvements according to growth plan.
- Understands and interprets concepts and ideas accurately to design and develop products according to customer requirements and company manufacturing capabilities, including design of new product profiles, formulations, and testing schedules, prototype development, and verification of final prototype performance in all company plants.
- Implements new products at the plant level following good manufacturing practices and company manufacturing guidelines and requirements.
- Trains personnel, develops quality assurance specifications, and develops technical information for customers.
- Conducts technical meetings with customers’ and Research and Development department during product development and following product launch.
- Provides technical assistance and technical training to customers on existing and new products, shares technical information about products, characteristics, handling and utilization.
- Coordinates trial productions with the production plants, runs tests, prepares and sends samples of new products to internal or external customers.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of experimental trials and outcomes to facilitate scale up and product transfer to manufacturing.
- Designs and conducts shelf-life studies, including product and package performance under various conditions and makes recommendations for appropriate adjustments in product and/or package.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Experience or knowledge in commodities economics and cost evaluation.
- Experience in and a solid record of accomplishment, demonstrated by products/process/experimental.
- Excellent technical writing and computer skills.
- Ability to plan and execute experimental design to achieve desired research objectives.
- Knowledge or experience of baking or cereal processing.
- Ability to work independently to achieve project goals.
- Project management knowledge and application.
- Capability to lead multiple projects with a cross functional team,
- Ability to set clear goals, evaluate and prioritize while being accountable.
- Ability to interact directly with customers, the ability to manage customer’s expectations and provide solutions.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Technical Writer, Quality Assurance, Project Manager, Scientific, Engineering, Technology
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75051
Company: GRUMA
- Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods to develop new food products.
- Uses knowledge of management, production lines and manufacturing systems to test and develop new products.
- Manages assigned customer accounts and projects in coordination with sales and marketing representatives to fulfill new product requests and product improvements according to growth plan.
- Understands and interprets concepts and ideas accurately to design and develop products according to customer requirements and company manufacturing capabilities, including design of new product profiles, formulations, and testing schedules, prototype development, and verification of final prototype performance in all company plants.
- Implements new products at the plant level following good manufacturing practices and company manufacturing guidelines and requirements.
- Trains personnel, develops quality assurance specifications, and develops technical information for customers.
- Conducts technical meetings with customers’ and Research and Development department during product development and following product launch.
- Provides technical assistance and technical training to customers on existing and new products, shares technical information about products, characteristics, handling and utilization.
- Coordinates trial productions with the production plants, runs tests, prepares and sends samples of new products to internal or external customers.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of experimental trials and outcomes to facilitate scale up and product transfer to manufacturing.
- Designs and conducts shelf-life studies, including product and package performance under various conditions and makes recommendations for appropriate adjustments in product and/or package.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Experience or knowledge in commodities economics and cost evaluation.
- Experience in and a solid record of accomplishment, demonstrated by products/process/experimental.
- Excellent technical writing and computer skills.
- Ability to plan and execute experimental design to achieve desired research objectives.
- Knowledge or experience of baking or cereal processing.
- Ability to work independently to achieve project goals.
- Project management knowledge and application.
- Capability to lead multiple projects with a cross functional team,
- Ability to set clear goals, evaluate and prioritize while being accountable.
- Ability to interact directly with customers, the ability to manage customer’s expectations and provide solutions.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Technical Writer, Quality Assurance, Project Manager, Scientific, Engineering, Technology
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in R&D technologist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, food science, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, or spectroscopy
- Proficiency in documenting experiments and maintaining laboratory notebooks to GMP or GLP standards
- Familiarity with formulation development, stability testing, or process optimization workflows
- Experience using statistical software or design of experiments methodologies for data analysis
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as FDA guidelines or ISO standards relevant to the industry
Tips for Your R&D Technologist Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab methods
List the specific analytical techniques you've used, such as HPLC, spectroscopy, or rheology, by name rather than grouping them under a vague 'lab skills' header. Hiring managers in R&D scan for exact methodology matches before reading further.
Quantify formulation and process outcomes
Instead of describing what you tested, describe what changed because of your work. Reduced batch failure rate, shortened development cycle time, or improved yield are the kinds of concrete outcomes that separate R&D technologist resumes from generic lab experience entries.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists r&d technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by technical stage
R&D roles split between discovery-stage work and scale-up or commercialization support. Identify which stage your experience sits in and search job descriptions for terms like 'proof of concept,' 'pilot scale,' or 'technology transfer' to find openings where your background fits precisely.
Prepare a bench skills walkthrough
Many r&d technologist interviews include a technical screen where you narrate a past experiment or troubleshoot a hypothetical formulation problem. Practice explaining your decision-making process at the bench, not just the result, so interviewers can assess your scientific judgment directly.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
R&D teams often hire to fill gaps in an active development timeline. Asking which phase a project is in signals real industry awareness and gives you leverage to negotiate a start date that lets both sides hit the ground running rather than losing time during onboarding.
R&D Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most r&d technologists?
The companies hiring the most r&d technologists right now include Sandia National Laboratories, Gruma, and Gorton's, with the largest share of openings in New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer products, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials companies consistently drive the highest volume of postings.
How many r&d technologist jobs are remote?
About 33% of r&d technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bench and lab roles. Data analysis, documentation review, and regulatory writing sub-functions within R&D are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility compared to formulation or testing positions that require physical lab access.
How do you become a r&d technologist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a relevant science such as chemistry, food science, materials science, or biochemistry. Build hands-on lab experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level technician roles that expose you to analytical methods and formulation workflows. Develop familiarity with GMP or GLP documentation practices, then pursue roles with increasing project ownership to progress toward senior positions.
Can you get hired as a r&d technologist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire r&d technologists at the entry level with a relevant science degree and demonstrated lab coursework or internship experience. Highlighting specific techniques you've performed in academic or co-op settings, such as titration, microscopy, or column chromatography, matters more than years of industry experience. Contract or temp-to-hire roles at contract manufacturing organizations are a practical entry point into industry R&D.
What does the r&d technologist interview process look like?
Most r&d technologist interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on technical background and lab experience, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and team members. Expect questions about specific experiments you've conducted, how you've handled out-of-specification results, and your familiarity with documentation standards. Some employers include a technical exercise where you walk through a formulation or troubleshooting scenario.
Where can I find and apply to r&d technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to r&d technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your technical background, experience level, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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