Position: Food Technologist / Microbiologist / Research Technician
Location: Glenview, IL, 60025
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Rate: $31.00 - $33.00/hr.
Must Haves:
- Microbiology experience/background (Microbiology lab techniques knowledge)
- Great work ethic and enthusiasm
- Local worker (not offering relocation)
Job Description:
- Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications andfunctionality evaluations
Responsibilities:
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for the client and beverage products
- Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes
- Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results
- Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests
- Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
- Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis
- Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results
- Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information
- Write progress reports
- Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies
- Ensure laboratory safety
Requirements:
- B.S. in Food Science or similar field and ?2 min years’ experience
- Ability to provide sensory descriptions of foods and beverages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good record-keeping and organization
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
