What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Technologist position at Russell Tobin?
Our client, one of the largest food and beverage companies in North America, is looking to hire a Food Technologist in Glenview, IL.
Pay Rate Range: $30.00 - $35.51 per hour, depending on experience
Responsibilities:
- Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for sugar reduction and sodium reduction in Food and Beverage Heinz 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
- B.S. in Food Science or similar field and 2 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
- Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
- Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred
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Salary : $30 - $36