Senior Lab Technician

OBJECTIVE:
Support the Product Development Productivity teams in testing and implementation.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DELIVERABLES:
Work closely with Product Development team to create protocols designed to test Productivity opportunities, as well as scoping of new Productivity ideas.
Support all steps from ideation through to project implementation, tasks include but are not limited to:
a. Gum/Candy making
b. Product testing
c. Coordinating sensory/consumer testing
d. Coordinating analytical testing (both internal and external)
e. Coordinating and reporting on shelf life studies
f. Specifications input and updates
Develop working knowledge of specification system to enable specifications updates for project implementation.

SKILLS:

SKILL SET:
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Food Science or related field (Chemistry, Nutrition, Chem Eng.) with some (1+ years) experience in industry. Lab experience is preferred if the degree is not in Food Science/Nutrition.
Strong computer based skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to learn computer systems such as the specifications system.
Good interpersonal skills and likes working in a team.
Self- Starter with Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Good problem solving skills.
GMP, GLP, FDA, and OSHA.