Food Technologist​/Laboratory Technician

Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician

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$35.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Location:
Glenview, IL 60025

Tek Wissen 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

• Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations

• 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

• 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

• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
• Local candidate (relocation not offered)
• Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred