What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Analysis Technician (Physical Technician) position at Mérieux NutriSciences?
Food Analysis Technician (Physical Technician)
Gainesville Science Center
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a Food Analysis Technician (Physical Technician) in 2183 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641 USA. Your mission will be to :
This is an entry level position that requires a high level of attention to detail to accumulate large data sets with a high degree of accuracy. All training required for the position will be provided on the job .
Grocery store, restaurant (in either front of house or back of house), and other food retail experience is a HUGE plus.
As a Technician in the lab, you'll get to go behind the scenes to see, firsthand, how much effort and attention is given to food quality by major food producers.
Job Duties :
- Analyze food samples for various physical and / or sensory attributes based on standardized procedures
- Use equipment such as a scale, caliper, viscometer, and colorimeter to evaluate the physical quality of a food product.
- Set up your workstation for testing; which includes delivery and pickup of individual samples, basic daily cleanup, overall general scientific knowledge and conforming to expected behavior when exposed to external panelists and / or customers.
- Track samples as they are moved through testing.
- Ensure communication with other groups regarding sample arrivals as well as sensory and physical test schedules and samples that are still needed to complete physical analysis or sensory sessions.
- Maintain accurate data records within Excel, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and RedJade sensory software.
- Report all errors to Supervisor; assist in investigation for non-conformances.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
YOUR PROFILE
Education requirement :
High school Diploma or equivalent. This position requires a basic knowledge of computer operation skills to manipulate keyboard while entering sample information into the LIMS.
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