About this opportunity
TekWissen ® lists this Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician opportunity in glenview, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician
This range is provided by TekWissen ®. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$35.00/hr - $35.00/hr
Position: Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician Location: Glenview, IL 60025
Duration: 5 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
glenview, IL, 60025, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.