Job Title: Laboratory Technician Location: Princeton, NJ, 08540 Duration: 6 months+ - temp to possible FTEShift: 1st - 8:30 - 4:30 pm - Friday early release (Pending time) Pay Rate: $25.00/Hour on W2MUST 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 REQUIREDEducation:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, food science, food technology or related Asking 1-2. yrs of Flavor applications or food product development experience.
Skills:
- 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.
Responsibilities: • 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. #sczr2