Applications Lab Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Supports Senior and/or Beverage Technologists in beverage applications and/or product development.
- Formulates finished beverage prototypes of various flavors for evaluation by customers.
- Works closely with applications staff in support of group projects.
- Will continue training in all aspects of beverage technology, including customer contact.
- Performs laboratory bench work and pilot plant work related to product development.
- Prepares Product Information for customers using available information sources.
- Conducts in-house production trial of new formulas and evaluates ingredient/processing revisions.
- Support Senior and/or Beverage Technologist in daily project work.
- Compound liquid and/or dry flavors form formulas for use in beverage prototypes.
- Learn all aspects of beverage technology including flavor and beverage compounding, library selections and entries, routine analysis, sensory evaluation and taste paneling, etc.
- Pull flavors or raw materials from plant or lab to be used in daily project work.
- Set up flavors and finished products for Organoleptic evaluation by supervisor and technical staff.
- Runs standard analysis of beverage bases, targets and market products: (including pH, TA, Br, Oil, Ratio) report and maintain database to follow specs.
- Maintains a proper inventory of bases, incoming samples, and ingredients to meet demands of the citrus application lab.

SKILLS:

QUALIFICATIONS

- 4 Year degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related subject
- 2-4 years experience in flavor applications and/or food product development.
- 1-2 Years lab experience in beverage product development and/or flavor applications required.
- Ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices across multiple projects
- Possess good documentation skills