Product Development Coordinator
Monticello, WI
Permanent
Product Development Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Monticello, WI
Salary: Up to $70,000 per year
Location: Monticello, WI
Salary: Up to $70,000 per year
We are seeking a Product Development Coordinator
will support the Product Development team by executing key technical workflows across food safety, formulation, sensory, and regulatory documentation. This role will manage day-to-day technical tasks that accelerate innovation and enable successful launches as we expand into new product categories.
This is a direct hire position, offering long-term career stability, hands-on experience, and eligibility for a full benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in sensory programs to support development and shelf-life validation
- Perform new item risk assessments and ensure HACCP and food safety compliance
- Review and approve raw materials for functionality, safety, and regulatory alignment
- Create and maintain FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient statements
- Design and execute shelf-life and challenge studies, including microbiological and stability testing
- Champion daily sensory evaluation of materials and finished goods for quality and consistency
- Apply culinary intuition to evaluate flavor, texture, and overall eating experience
- Serve as a primary contact for supplier and customer inquiries related to food safety and product quality
- Troubleshoot formulations and support seamless scale-up from R&D to production
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Dairy Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, etc.)
- 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or R&D (dairy or refrigerated foods preferred)
- Strong understanding of food safety, shelf-life validation, and regulatory labeling
- Experience with Genesis or similar nutritional software
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Knowledge of FDA labeling rules (21 CFR 101) preferred
- Experience conducting or supporting sensory evaluation preferred
Take the next step in your food safety career today.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to email a resume directly to jobs@careerpros.com for immediate consideration or call 563-556-3040
Sedona Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

