Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Duration: 18 months

Job Description:

• The main responsibility of the Laboratory Technician is to contribute to innovations by setting up and executing experiments at laboratory & pilot scale in full alignment with project managers and scientists in the field of nutritional drinks, powders, and food supplements.
• This team works on projects to deliver nutrients to consumers in enjoyable formats.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and execute experiments at the laboratory scale in full alignment with project managers and scientists (dry blending, drying, high-pressure homogenization, tableting, powder characterization, microscopy, extrusion, etc.)
• Set up new methods and innovative experimental approaches to address scientific & technical challenges
• Assist scale-up of recipes from laboratory scale to pilot plant scale
• Work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (5S, calibration & maintenance of equipment, SOP, Internal Control Plan)
• Propose and implement digital tools to improve efficiency in laboratories
• Maintain a list of chemicals, be responsible for ordering materials, and ensure flawless execution of day-to-day experiments in laboratories
• Assess the stability of products during shelf life (color, sediments, phase separation, viscosity, caking, etc.)
• Support the organization of Ideation and Innovation workshops
• Maintain & implement safety measures in laboratories
• Reduce waste and propose solutions to improve sustainability in laboratories
• Train students and interns to accelerate innovation projects

Education and Experience Requirments:

• B. Sc in Food Science, Biochemistry, chemistry, or Food Materials science preferred
• 2 years of experience in the Food or pharma industry
• Experience working in laboratories is a must
• Ability to work autonomously with a strong team spirit
• Hands-on, structured, precise, proactive, team player, problem-solving mindset, willingness to learn, passion for innovation

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $21.24 - $25.58 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgewater, NJ 08807: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person