The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Food Lab Technologist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Columbus, OH. Details for the position are as follows :
Job Description :
ONSITE : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Supports the product development of nutritional liquid and powder products.
Manufacture product in Pilot Plant facilities (perform batch calculations, create manufacturing instructions, order and weigh ingredients, assemble batches for processing and fill into containers).
Coordinate analytical testing of product (prepare testing protocols, complete purchase orders, compile test results, perform unit conversions).
Conduct product evaluations (powder oxidation and scoop delivery studies, in process testing of pH, viscosity and total solids).
Communicate results of experiments (organize data into tables, prepare bills of materials, complete manufacturing run summaries).
Mostly an office environment
Day to day : manufacturing support, data collection, baseline calculations, organizing sample management, light lab work
Qualifications :
BS in a life science (Food, Nutrition, Dietetics preferred)