What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Technologist position at Pride Health?
Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician
Glenview IL 60025
Duration: 05 Months
Pay rate: $30- 35.51 /Hr.
Must-haves:
1. Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
2. Local candidate (relocation not offered)
3. Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred
Job Description:
Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations
Responsibilities:
• Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for sugar reduction and sodium reduction in Food and Beverage company food 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
Benefits:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Salary : $30 - $35