Research & Innovation Technician

The R&I Technician will be responsible for ordering supplies, small equipment maintenance, and preparing benchtop samples. Provides support to the R&I team in prepping samples for research tests or innovation pitches. Must have basic lab experience: weighing, mixing, and understanding of lab safety.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Demonstrate an ability to weigh accurately and show good lab practices.
• Assist the R&I team in making benchtop samples of food and beverages.
• Assist in both short and long-term projects.
• Comprehend and follow defined instructions and procedures.
• Prepare and execute sensory tests under limited supervision.
• Prepare samples for research testing.
• Perform TA, Brix, RI, Density, refractive index, and color analysis.
• Maintain lab inventory of raw materials and supplies.
• Work with procurement to source materials.
• Test and evaluate raw materials and record results.
• Maintain proper documentation related to samples, materials, and research tests.
• Understand regulations for food and beverage products.
• Communicate errors to Manager and work to resolve them.
• Familiar with different materials and have the ability to formulate to given requirements.
• Understand different reactions between materials within a beverage system.
• Understand various ways to extend product shelf life.
• Responsible for GMP & Lab maintenance.
• Understand and implement Company Certified programs such as HACCP, NSF, SQF, Food Defense, and Food Safety programs as required.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
BS in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or similar.

Experience:
0-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting. Beverage development experience a plus.

Skills:

• High-level knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.
• Detail-oriented with excellent record keeping.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in beverage and flavor industry trends.
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to take direction.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Team player that is adaptable, responsible, and takes the initiative.
• Have a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Allen Flavors adheres to all CDC and OSHA recommended guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Plainfield, NJ 07080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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