What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician position at TekWissen ®?
Position: Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician
Location: Glenview, IL 60025
Duration: 5 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Payrate:$ 35.00 - 35.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America
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 Client 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
Must-haves:
- Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
- Local candidate (relocation not offered)
- Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Salary : $35