Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

This role is primarily responsible for the daily work required to batch formulas and prototypes for customers. It is designed to provide necessary support for scientists.

• Perform and interpret analytical testing.
• Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in Wildware.
• Understand and perform basic math conversions.
• Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
• Set up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
• Solid knowledge of AS400 and LEAD for researching information and generating shipments.
• Generate data for demo sheets.
• Screening and selection of flavor options for development.

• High School Diploma or higher with minimum 1-3 years experience.
• Basic Mathematical Skills – comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations.
• Basic Scientific Skills – comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.
• Computer Skills – comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Email (or similar program) usage, along with ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD and EXCEL files.
• Analytical Skills – comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage and reporting skills specifically but not limited to pH, Brix, spectrophotometers, TA.
• Problem Solving Skills – capable of problem/root cause identification, alternative solution consideration and ultimate recommendation and selection of workable solution.
• Team Player – capable of being a member of a group who cooperates with other people and who balances personal interests in order to achieve a common goal.
• Clear Communication – capable of expressing a message to other people clearly and unambiguously, either in written or verbal format.
• Time Management Skills – capable of managing their time commitments to get tasks done correctly in the time stipulated.
• Detail Oriented – capable of clearly identifying, following and delivering specifically necessary details for projects assigned.
• Action Oriented – has a predisposition to planning and quickly engaging appropriate activities when given a task or goal.
• Independent Working – capable of independent work habits with internal drive to achieve assigned tasks.
• Dependable – able to be trusted to meet deadlines, quality parameters, and action standards as provided.

• Preference given to food science or chemistry graduates.