Flavor Technologist (Commerce, US, 90040) at Kerry Group - Taste & Nutrition Ingredients and Science
Kerry Group - Taste & Nutrition Ingredients and Science · Commerce, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Commerce
Requisition ID: 60365
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:
About Kerry
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Taste R&D Laboratory Technician to support our Flavorists and cross-functional teams in developing innovative taste solutions. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of our lab operations while contributing to the creation of differentiated flavor products.
Key responsibilities
- Accurately pour and weight all ingredients specified in formulation, ensuring accuracy of code numbers and description and weights.
- Follow all safety protocols in the laboratory, warehouse and the plant.
- Assist Flavorists in creating value added Taste products with a point of difference by utilizing innovative technologies and differentiating Taste raw materials.
- Assess new flavors, ingredients and technologies in simple solutions for supporting Flavorists creating and optimizing differentiating Taste solutions.
- Organize and prepare samples for tasting sessions with Flavorist and application team members for both lab evaluations and sensory panels.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including R&D technologists, plant/production, sampling/quality, shipping/receiving, project managers, application staff, and others working in the same project.
- Ensure efficient experiments throughput projects by organizing and maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, stocks, and flavor ingredients adhering to the safety and hygiene protocols.
- Participate in sensory panels and other developmental opportunity sample evaluations.
- Perform other duties as assigned pertaining to business/project needs. Key Deliverables
- Define optimal dosages of new ingredients and technologies for their functionality in simple evaluation bases as well as in the model application systems instructed by partnering application team members.
- Build and maintain tasting evaluation data for future project references.
- Master company software and systems for executing day-to-day Taste R&D lab work.
- Preparation and shipment of R&D lab sample requests for internal customers, i.e. collaboration team members globally.
- Follow through and complete assigned tasks within due dates; be proactive as necessary seeking information to complete the job.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor of Science in chemistry or food science.
- 3-5 years’ experience working in the food industry or lab environment.
- Familiar with experimental design, standard laboratory data logging and reporting.
The typical hiring range for this role is $41,446 to $67,209 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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