R&D Technician

Primary Location :

Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making "Food Matter."

SUMMARY OF POSITION

To provide samples to Solina's Foodservice, Retail, and Industrial customers. The incumbent will be responsible for managing incoming raw material from the plant, blending (seasoning, sauce and dressings) and shipping of samples and documentation of activities. Also to provide support with general cleaning duties in the lab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Follows all blending procedures (this to include dry seasoning, sauce and dressings) for fulfilling sample requests for internal and external customers including the recording of lot numbers.

• Follows procedures to assure a clean, safe and organized R&D lab.

• Maintains raw material ingredient/ packaging supply for the lab by ordering ingredients from the plant and documenting the material lot numbers for traceability.

• Maintains cleanliness of the sample department lab, and cleans equipment as required.

• Maintains labeling, storage and handling of raw materials for allergen compliance in the lab.

• Responsible for cleaning the refrigerators and freezers

• Provides support for the analytical testing results and providing information to the technologist.

• Maintains other records for internal needs as required.

• Processes shipping/ receiving paperwork online for FedEx, or UPS shipments, including tracking of shipments to support the lab.

• Calibrates equipment and instruments.

• Dishes including, washing, sanitizing, drying and storing them.

• Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be:

Equipment Operation:

Centrifuge

Titrator- salt, TA

Brix

Hunter Color

Desiccator

Moisture oven

Blenders

Colloid Mill

Lightning Mixer

Viscometer

Brookfield Viscometer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with no assistance.

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Ability to plan, organizes, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.

Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed, effective communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

NO

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

NO

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.

• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.

• Required to travel.

• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.

• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the plant area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1-800-461-9330.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment