Food Lab Technician

The Food Lab Techncian will work in an R&D environment on convenience and beverage applications.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in bench-top and pilot plant processing e.g. ingredient scale-up, getting equipment ready before testing, and post-test clean-up
• Perform basic physical and analytical analysis
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline basis
• Maintain ingredient and chemical storage in accordance with food safety guidelines
• Maintain pilot plant equipment and all areas utilized by lab
• Comply with food safety and EH&S policies
• Check supplies and order as necessary

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science with 0-2 years of experience

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• Associates Science degree with food lab experience

• Basic food ingredient and processing knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both with a team and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office