Research and Development Technician

Company: Tyson Foods
Location: Springdale
Posted on: October 30, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended . Job Details: Summary: This position is responsible for assisting Food Technologists Food Scientists and Chefs with product development projects by following written and oral direction ensuring correct and accurate sample preparation and shipping and operating laboratory and pilot plant equipment properly and safely. Other responsibilities include weighing and measuring with accuracy recording data and other duties that may arise. Responsibilities: Professionally represent Tyson Discovery Center as a leader in food innovation and gold standard service in assisting in the coordination and organization of Tyson sponsored food events as defined by the Senior Leadership Team. Provide support to enable world class food experiences for special projects assigned by Senior Leadership Team. Assist with the standardization of Customer Experience processes for key internal and external customers in driving retail and foodservice product presentations. Provide support in managing the customer expectation process provide analysis insight and recommendations and present data to leadership. Requirements: Education : Requires a minimum of High School Degree. Bachelors degree preferred. Experience : 1 year work experience in Research and Product Development preferred. Computer Skills : Basic computer skills required. Spreadsheet setup for data email scheduling and weight and measurement conversions. Special Skills : Must have basic math skills. Great teamwork skills. Other duties as assigned Physical Requirements may include Standing 90; Sitting 10 Lifting - 20 to 70 pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. Pushing - 20 to 100 pounds- this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant and kitchens on carts. Pulling - 20 to 100 pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant and kitchens on carts. Walking - It is approximately 100 yards from our kitchen to the pilot plant. Our techs may walk this 5 to 10 times a day. They are on the move all the time. Stairs 5-10 times per day a flight of 7 steps; Stairs 1-5 times per day a flight of 21 steps. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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