R&D Project Specialist (Temporary)

Description Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented R&D Project Specialist to join our Research & Development team on a temporary, project-based assignment lasting approximately 3–6 months. In this role, you will work directly with the Director of R&D, Food Scientists, and the New Product Development Director to create and organize a centralized database of company products and recipes.

This project will help improve how product information is stored, tracked, and accessed across the organization. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, comfortable working with large amounts of information, and experienced in Microsoft Excel, data management, and database organization.

Requirements

Gather and organize product and recipe information from existing files, spreadsheets, and documents. Create and maintain a centralized, searchable database of company products and recipes. Organize product details, descriptions, recipe information, and development status. Establish consistent methods for categorizing and maintaining product information.

Identify missing information, duplicate records, and inconsistencies. Review and validate information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with the R&D and Sales teams to collect and verify information. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary recipes, product specifications, and customer information.

Qualifications

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience organizing large amounts of information and maintaining databases or tracking systems. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Comfortable working with confidential business information.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Access, SharePoint, SQL, or other database management platforms. Previous experience with data entry, data cleanup, data integrity, reporting, or project coordination. Work Environment This position is based in a food manufacturing facility that processes products containing peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, and soy.

Employees must follow all applicable safety, hygiene, food safety, and allergen-control procedures.