What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORATORY TECHNICIAN position at Allen Flavors Inc?
Join Our Team as a Product Development Technician at Allen Flavors, Inc.!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the food and beverage industry? Allen Flavors, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Product Development Technician to join our team. As a privately owned company known for our innovative services and commitment to excellence, we offer a dynamic work environment and training opportunities for career growth.
About Us:
Allen Flavors, Inc. is a leading innovator in the food and beverage industry, serving middle market, entrepreneurial, and multinational brands. We offer a diverse range of specialized services, including traditional and certified organic flavors, along with expertise in customized ingredient kits.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct Laboratory Testing: Perform various tests including TA, Brix, RI, density, refractive index, and color testing using a spectrophotometer.
- Formulation Expertise: Understand nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners and formulate to specific calorie counts per serving using various combinations.
- Ingredient Knowledge: Understand vitamin and mineral active levels and formulate vitamin/mineral premixes using Excel. Unitize ingredients in beverage plant formulas for ease of use.
- Extend Product Shelf Life: Identify ways to extend product shelf life and select appropriate processing parameters for different beverage systems, including pasteurization and preservatives.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manage spreadsheets. Calibration of lab equipment such as titrino, refractometer, and pH meters.
- Lab Operations: Perform accurate weighing and mixing of ingredients, create sample labels and lab request sheets, and implement the ingredient replenishment protocol.
- Compliance and Certification: Understand and implement company-certified programs such as HACCP, NSF, SQF, Food Defense, and Food Safety programs as required.
- Processing Procedures: Familiarity with processing procedures related to labels and packaging of various sizes. Identify and distinguish between different products being made.
- Quality Control: Understand the appropriate sequence of batch making and maintain good lab practices to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management to support team objectives.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field.
Experience: One to two years of experience in a laboratory setting, with beverage development experience considered a plus.
Skills:
- High level of expertise in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.
- Be able to demonstrate personal initiative, responsibility, and flexibility.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and handle multiple assignments with limited time constraints.
- Strong problem-solving and math skills.
Take the next step in your career journey with us!
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to the success of Allen Flavors, Inc., we invite you to apply for the position of Product Development Technician. Take the next step in your career journey and become part of our dynamic team!
Allen Flavors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.