What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Jobma?
Must-haves:
1. Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
2. Local candidate (relocation not offered)
3. Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred
Job Description:
Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations
Responsibilities:
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for sugar reduction and sodium reduction in Kraft Heinz food and beverage products
- Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes
- Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results
- Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests
- Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
- Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis
- Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results
- Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information
- Write progress reports
- Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies
- Ensure laboratory safety
Requirements:
- B.S. in Food Science or similar field and ?2 min years’ experience
- Ability to provide sensory descriptions of foods and beverages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good record-keeping and organization
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $34
