Research And Development Chemist

The R&D Lab Technician is a key contributor to daily laboratory operations and sensory testing activities. This role supports panel training, test execution, and the maintenance of lab spaces and materials. The position ensures accurate, high-quality sensory evaluations that guide product development and quality assurance.

• Analytical Testing: Conduct analytical tests and prepare detailed reports for all sensory evaluations and projects.
• Lab Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment in the R&D kitchen, laboratory, and sensory rooms.
• Testing Management: Coordinate and oversee sensory testing for all projects, including scheduling and reporting results.
• Training Leadership: Deliver sensory and shelf-life training sessions for R&D, Quality, and Operations teams throughout the year.
• Technology Oversight: Manage and maintain sensory software and hardware to ensure smooth testing processes.
• Supply Management: Monitor and maintain inventory of kitchen and sensory supplies, finished products, and benchtop ingredients.

• Experience: R/D, in process, finished products, analytical testing, HPLC/GC preferred
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable with basic math, including percentages and conversions.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong planning and organizational abilities; detail-oriented with a service-focused mindset.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.