Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Princeton, NJ, 08540
Duration: 6 months+ - temp to possible FTE

Shift: 1st - 8:30 - 4:30 pm - Friday early release  (Pending time)

Pay Rate: $25.00/Hour on W2
 
MUST HAVE:

• Candidate must be able to Taste test applications that include allergens and alcoholic beverages.
• Prefer candidates at or over legal age

 
NO PHYSICAL FIT TESTING REQUIRED
 
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, food science, food technology or related Asking 1-2. yrs of Flavor applications or food product development experience.

 
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.

 
Responsibilities:
• 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:
 
Education:
• Bachelor 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.


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