Food Technologist
We are searching for an experienced Food Technologist | Lab Technician to develop savory culinary prototypes in a lab setting at an established organization in Moorestown, NJ.
This opportunity is long term with potential to convert to permanent for the right candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual possessing proven work history involving a Culinary background and Research & Development. In this position, the R&D Lab Technician would be responsible for developing prototypes in a lab setting, being mindful of new technology developments, cost reduction, product improvements, and matching.
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7AM - 3:30PM
Salary: $50,000.00 to $56,000.00 Per Year, Dependent on Experience
Responsibilities:
- Tasting and critiquing new developments
- Tasting and critiquing finished goods in conjunction with quality control for finished product release
- Provide product recommendations from DVFI product catalogue to sales for customer needs
- Compounding samples for customer sample requests as needed
- Assist operations and production with plant trials on production equipment
- Recording formulas and process data as a result of formulation changes, new formulas and processes
- Assist quality department as needed for customer complaint investigations
- Maintaining general cleanliness and organization of the lab, lab equipment, and work area
- Complete post operational checklists for cleanliness
- Communicating with multiple departments for new ingredient needs, setup, approval and compliance
- Basic testing such as pH measurements
- Calculating product characteristics throughout the R&D process to maintain compliance to the specification
Requirements :
- Previous experience in an R&D lab setting or similar college coursework.
- Understanding of basic computer skills (Office Suite)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
- Highly organized
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Must be able to stand for long periods
- Must be able to lift 25lbs without assistance
- Travel may be required to assist with customer demos, and trade shows
- Basic Math skills
If you fulfill the qualifications shared, we encourage you to send your resume with salary requirements for immediate consideration.
Qualified candidates are also welcome to stop by and interview in person! Monday-Thursday: 8AM - 3PM Friday: 8AM - 2PM Be sure to bring 2 forms of ID and current resume.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.