R&D Technologist

Seasonings And Ingredients Technologist

The Seasonings & Ingredients (S&I) Technologist will support a team of food scientists conducting cheese powder and seasoning research and product development. We are looking for a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision. The setting may change day-to-day and includes pilot plant, lab, office, and manufacturing plant.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Execute and support benchtop and pilot plant experiments, routine testing, dairy product taste evaluations, pilot plant trials, and provide technical service support
• Weighing ingredients and using and modifying detailed formulations and procedures
• Sample preparation and submission for analytical testing
• Preparing samples for team tastings, as well as participating and providing feedback on samples
• Documenting and communicating data, results, and observations in ELN (electronic lab notebook)
• Updating and writing SOPs (standard operating procedures)
• Interpreting and updating specifications
• Managing ingredient and lab supply inventories
• Developing proficiency on-the-job in benchtop, pre-scale and pilot plant relating to cheese powder
• Developing proficiency in detailed inventory efficiencies and customer sample shipments

Education:

• High school diploma or higher or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 3 years of practical experience
• 1 or more years of relevant work experience in a lab setting preferred
• Basic understanding in experimental and scientific approach with solid data analysis capability
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. plus ability to learn new computer systems/applications quickly
• Knowledge of laboratory and safety procedures/PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Knowledge of safe food handling and GMPs (good manufacturing practices)
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 lb. bags of powder
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Salary range: $51,520 - $77,280 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)

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