CD&D Color Technician - Berlin, WI

110037

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Job Title:

CD&D Color Technician
- New Berlin, WI

Operations:
Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

CD&D Color Technician
- New Berlin, WI

Support the Colors CD&D team in executing laboratory work streams, enabling product development, customer solutions, and commercialization of color systems across key applications (beverage, confectionery, dairy, etc.). This role ensures high-quality, timely execution of experimental work aligned with business priorities.

• Prepare color systems, blends, and application prototypes per project briefs

• Execute bench-scale trials following defined SOPs and protocols

• Conduct stability, processing and performance evaluations (heat, pH, light, etc.)

• Maintain accurate sample preparation and documentation

• Produce internal and customer-facing samples with speed and accuracy

• Support application scientists in formulation iterations and troubleshooting

• Manage sample inventory, labeling and shipment coordination

• Record experimental data clearly in lab systems and notebooks

• Compile basic results summaries for scientist review

• Maintain traceability of formulations, raw materials and outputs

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab environment

• Follow all EH&S, GMP and quality protocols

• Monitor raw material stock levels and support inventory management

• Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly

• Coordinate closely with CD&D scientists and quality teams

• Support commercialization activities through sample and data readiness

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement

• Consistently produces high-quality, reproducible samples

• Executes experiments right-first-time with minimal rework

• Meets project timelines and supports rapid iteration cycles

• Turns around requests quickly while maintaining quality

• Prioritizes workload based on business urgency

• Supports time-sensitive customer opportunities

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).

• 0–3 years in food, beverage, or ingredient laboratory environment

• Experience with color systems or food applications preferred

• Basic formulation and lab technique proficiency

• Understanding of measurement tools (pH, colorimetry, etc.)

• Familiarity with GMP and lab safety standards

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Strong time management and task prioritization

• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

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110037

New Berlin

WI
- Wisconsin

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