Food Science R&D Laboratory Technician

Job TitleJob Description Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field. Physical requirement: Able to lift packages with ingredients and cases with products-up to 50 lbs. Required Job Skills: Laboratory bench work experience in school or at a consumer goods company Ability to flawlessly execute bench work, plan ahead for tech center runs, and communicate with several plant coordinators to ensure ingredient supply Ability to proactively and positively interface with various analytical functions in order to assure timely execution of testing Must be well organized, capture work details and learning, and highlight any unexpected learning Good communication skills (verbal and written), manage expectations of group support Must be proactive, reliable, and self-motivated Preferred Skills: Prior Beverage/Food experiences Outstanding teamwork skills, strong initiative Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Description: Provide product formulation support by accurately preparing laboratory beverages and concentrates Maintain laboratory and sample inventory of ingredients and supplies Maintain laboratory equipment Implement and maintain storage studies Submit samples for analytical and sensory evaluation Support Product Developers in conducting production runs, managing ingredient orders, handling, and ensuring the product meets specifications