What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Lab Technician position at Glanbia?
R&D Lab Technician (Bars)
Glanbia
Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey
The Opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to support protein bar research efforts and develop prototypes, keeping the applications lab stocked, clean, and organized and carrying out experiments as outlined by the Bar Team Lead. The Bar Technician position works at the bench and pilot plant to support collaborative customer projects and new product innovation. This permanent position will report to the Bar Scientist II.
- Make existing “library” prototypes as requested by the Product Strategic Management (PSM) team and sales.
- Collaborate with the bar team to develop prototypes for customer projects utilizing Glanbia ingredients.
- Interact with customers onsite during collaboration visits, prototype tastings, meetings, etc.
- Communicate project progress, PSM, sales and customer interactions with supervisor.
- Run experiments as outlined by supervisor, including tests on current and new ingredients, capture physical testing data (texture, Aw, pH, sensory, pictures, shelf life, etc.) in a basic report.
- Operate, maintain and clean pilot equipment, maintain lab cleanliness utilizing a cleaning checklist, schedule, SOPs etc.
- Familiar with lab protocols, GMPs, comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
- Self-motivated, positive, able to multi-task and demonstrate the Glanbia values
- Communicate with suppliers and procurement to order and keep stock materials up-to-date
The Skills you will bring to the team
- Associates degree in a science related field or culinary arts is preferred.
- Ability to follow research protocols.
- Be familiar with basic computer skills and programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to write reports and organize data and pictures from results
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in Twin Falls, ID.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.
