R&D Technician

R&D Reference & Productivity Support

Key Activities
Assist with the Gold Standard Reference program
Coordinate bi-weekly with internal partners (Reference R&D, warehouse, manufacturing sites, 3rd party storage) to ship out samples to plants or testing locations
Maintain and track reference inventory (products/pallets) from/to plants, R&D, and 3rd party storage
Maintain and manage product inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage.
Lead Gold Standard Reference qualification reviews.
Manage and prepare qualification samples for internal sensory testing.
Support the Client Productivity Region team in product development work, including sensory tests, laboratory work, and process lab test runs.
Perform standard core technician duties such as ingredient inventory, sample management, material ordering, sensory test preparation, and trial participation.
Maintain and manage product and raw ingredient inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage.
Manage sensory and consumer testing requests and prepare samples for execution
Coordinate and manage internal product reviews
Manage analytical submissions and communicate results in an organized and timely fashion.
Order raw materials for experiments and trials, managing specifications, certificates, and other crucial documents for all
Coordinate logistical activities for the team, including UPS shipments and pallet pickups
Maintain the quality lab and inventory and discard samples when expired with communication to project owners of expiration date
Other tasks as required.

Qualification Requirements:
Minimum of High School degree with some college preferred
Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Strong communication skills, with emphasis on prompt and clear responses to high email and Teams message traffic
Can lift light weights up to 25 lb
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently to meet or exceed deadlines with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change

Notes:
Schedule: 30 - 40 hrs/week, Mon - Fri
Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status