Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibilities: Organization Skills the ability to work individually and with the team. Strong Math skills required (converting recipes to grams and percentages) Knowledge of Commercial food & Beverage processing Reports to NAM Senior Portfolio/Collection Manager. Works independently and manages multiple projects - both short term and ongoing - on a deadline basis. Responsible for Sweet Goods and Beverage applications preparation/ production of bench top and pilot lab prototypes. Ability to make a variety of relevant Sweet Goods and Beverages prototypes throughout the evaluation process. Conducts collection evaluations. Maintain current applications formulations, raw materials and quality specifications using current computer systems. Application of flavors and evaluation in various Sweet Goods and Beverage products. Maintains and applies good laboratory practices Profile: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/food science/food technology or related science is required. 1-2 years of experience in flavor applications or food product development is a plus. Proficient in mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of commercial food or beverage processing, sensory testing, and use of functional ingredients is a plus. Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills. Ability to work as a part of a team and individually with minimal oversight. Proficient in MS Office with fluency in English language - both written and verbal. Skills: Organization Skills the ability to work individually and with the team. Strong Math skills required (converting recipes to grams and percentages) Knowledge of Commercial food & Beverage processing Reports to NAM Senior Portfolio/Collection Manager. Works independently and manages multiple projects - both short term and ongoing - on a deadline basis. Responsible for Sweet Goods and Beverage applications preparation/ production of bench top and pilot lab prototypes. Ability to make a variety of relevant Sweet Goods and Beverages prototypes throughout the evaluation process. Conducts collection evaluations. Maintain current applications formulations, raw materials and quality specifications using current computer systems. Application of flavors and evaluation in various Sweet Goods and Beverage products. Maintains and applies good laboratory practices Profile: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/food science/food technology or related science is required. 1-2 years of experience in flavor applications or food product development is a plus. Proficient in mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of commercial food or beverage processing, sensory testing, and use of functional ingredients is a plus. Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills. Ability to work as a part of a team and individually with minimal oversight. Proficient in MS Office with fluency in English language - both written and verbal Education/Experience: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, food technology or related Asking 1-2 yrs of Flavor applications or food product development experience #J-18808-Ljbffr SGS Consulting