Lab Tech Days - Clark, NJ

Kerry

Clark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$22–$31 Per Hour

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Cleanroom, Compensation Analysis, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, IR (Infrared), Instrumentation, Interviewing Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Mathematics, Nutrition, Online Chat, Physical Chemistry, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Reimbursement, Testing, Video Chat

LOCATION

Clark, NJ

POSTED

3 days ago

Requisition ID 65179

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavorings and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential $22 - $31/hr.Shift/Working Hours 1st Shift Days

Key responsibilities

1.Perform visual, odor, and taste tests to become knowledgeable regarding raw materials and finished products.

2. Prepare materials and products for laboratory sensory evaluation.

3. Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.

4. Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.

5. Maintain clean & safe lab equipment and environment.

6. Perform GC, wet chemistry, IR, L.A.B colorimeter, SG, RI, OR, Particle size testing, and other instrumentation testing as needed.

7. Submit evaluation results to respective areas involved.

8. Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.

9. Provide extensions for inventory products, including finished goods and raw materials.

10. Benchtop compounding with recipe, BOMs, and batch adjustments.

11. May perform other duties as required by the Department.

Qualifications and skills

+ No dietary restrictions.

+ Basic reading and math skills including percentage calculations on recipes.

+ Associate degree plus 3 years' experience.

+ Preferred bachelor's degree in food science or chemistry.

Working Environment

Laboratory environment with some exposure to the production environment.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $31.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12-2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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