Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician

Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician This range is provided by TekWissen ®. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $35.00/hr - $35.00/hr Position: Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician Location: Glenview, IL 60025 Duration: 5 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America 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 Client 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 Must-haves Strong work ethic and enthusiasm Local candidate (relocation not offered) Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr TekWissen ®