Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician - Flavors

This position will assist Flavor Chemists in creating commercial flavor systems to be implemented into various food and beverage categories. This position will also independently manage flavor projects through selection and modification of existing flavors.

Key Responsibilities :

Compound commercial flavors, keys & concentrates (for use in flavor lab, food & beverage applications, customer samples & flavor production).

Organize, maintain & replenish complete inventory of raw materials & finished flavors (ie solvents, aroma chemicals, etc.)

Organize and manage project and formula files

Select appropriate flavor profiles for various applications

Collect and organize regulatory information for raw materials

Develop and maintain relationships with sales, quality, procurement, and applications

Develop working relationships with raw material suppliers

Organize, maintain & procure lab supplies

Prepare flavor sample shipments per customer request

Conduct testing of finished flavors (physical, chemical, organoleptic – ie SG, RI, pH, etc.)

Work closely with flavor chemists to evaluate, modify flavor creations

Acquire working knowledge of all raw materials and their core uses / attributes

Review formulations for compliance with regulatory standards

Ingredient research - keep abreast of latest technologies & ingredient offerings

Catalogue new flavors to be used for customer submissions

Maintain flavor formulation database, vendor documentation, etc.

Maintain clean & organized work are for flavor team (daily dishwashing, countertops, scales, etc.)

Organize and manage organoleptic evaluation of novel raw materials

Conduct informal sensory panels

Assist applications technologist in preparing prototypes as needed

Manage Proper care, handling, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment

Other flavor / lab duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or equivalent work experience

2 + years lab compounding experience

Excellent organoleptic skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational & computer skills

Excellent verbal, written, computation and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of basic flavor raw materials and regulations governing the flavor industry

Knowledge of basic flavor creation processes and procedures a strong plus

Previous flavor creation experience a strong plus

Company Description

We are one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. 900+ franchises nationwide in the US & Canada. Staffing company looking to hire great people and place the right people in the right jobs. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. We provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial, and administrative.

Company Description

We are one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. 900+ franchises nationwide in the US & Canada. Staffing company looking to hire great people and place the right people in the right jobs. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. We provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial, and administrative.