Laboratory Technician 1 - integrated resources : Job Details

Laboratory Technician 1 Duration: 6 months - temp to possible FTE Location: Princeton, NJ, 08540 Pay Rate: $25/hr on w2 Shift: 1st - 8:30-4:30pm-Friday early release - (Pending time) Cafeteria onsite MUST HAVE: Candidate must be able to Taste test applications that include allergens and alcoholic beverages. Prefer candidates at or over legal age NO PHYSICAL FIT TESTING REQUIRED Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, food science, food technology or related Asking 1-2 yrs of Flavor applications or food product development experienceSkills: 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: Education: • Bachelor 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