Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• 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:
• Bachelor’s 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.

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
• 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:
• Bachelor’s 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

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, food technology or related Asking 1-2 yrs of Flavor applications or food product development experience