Analysis Skills, BRiX, Beverages, Calibration, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, Food Science, High School Diploma, IBM AS-400 Server, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Laboratory, Mathematics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Physiology, Product Demonstration, Prototyping, Reporting Skills, Team Player, Time Management, United States Citizen
Pay: $22/hr
Location: Erlanger, Kentucky
Shift: Days, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (8-hour workday with a 30-minute lunch). Flexibility with start time between 7:00 – 8:00 AM.
This role is primarily responsible for the daily work required to batch formulas and prototypes for customers. It is designed to provide necessary support for scientists.
Goals and Objectives
- Ensure laboratory activities meet/exceed technical, safety, and efficiency goals.
- Assist scientists in providing samples that meet customer requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform and interpret analytical testing.
- Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly.
- Understand and perform basic math conversions.
- Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
- Set-up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
- Solid knowledge of AS400 and LEAD for researching information and generating shipments.
- Generate data for demo sheets.
- Screen and select flavor options for development.
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge
- High School Diploma or higher with minimum 1-3 years experience. Preference given to food science or chemistry graduates.
- Basic Mathematical Skills - Comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations.
- Basic Scientific Skills - Comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.
- Computer Skills - Comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Email usage, along with the ability to create, edit, and manipulate WORD and EXCEL files.
- Analytical Skills - Comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage, and reporting skills specifically but not limited to pH, Brix, spectrophotometers, TA.
- Must be US Citizen
Key Success Factors
- Team Player - Capable of being a member of a group who cooperates with other people and who balances personal interests to achieve a common goal.
- Clear Communication - Capable of expressing a message to other people clearly and unambiguously, either in written or verbal format.
- Time Management Skills - Capable of managing time commitments to get tasks done correctly in the time stipulated.
- Detail Oriented - Capable of clearly identifying, following, and delivering specifically necessary details for projects assigned.
- Action Oriented - Predisposition to planning and quickly engaging appropriate activities when given a task or goal.
- Independent Working - Capable of independent work habits with internal drive to achieve assigned tasks.
- Dependable - Able to be trusted to meet deadlines, quality parameters, and action standards as provided.
Please apply or send resume to jbender@blackrockres.com.
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