Food Technician - Beverage Manufacturing

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

6d•$62,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Food Technician will support product development activities. Responsible for supporting the food scientists with formulations, making samples for sample requests and analytical testing. Responsible for maintaining inventory of ingredients in the lab as well as keeping the cleanliness of the lab maintained. The work environment includes both administrative and “bench” duties. This role reports to the Lab Manager and is currently based out of our Carneys Point, New Jersey location. Our corporate office will be moving to Cherry Hill, NJ this June 2023.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry or related science field. Research or internship in the food industry is preferred but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detailed oriented and can multi-task
Excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Experience in Manufacturing or production environment
Proven organizational skills
Ability to direct, coach and train others
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

New Product Development: basic formulations of existing products
Manage development, formulation, and duplication of new products from conception to shelf.
Perform lab analysis, sensory analysis and conducts market product evaluation. Set ingredient product specifications and prepares final product formulations for testing and approval.
Write and complete detailed accurate reports on analyses, experiments, projects and final product. Document formula calculations, process and ingredient requirements.
Maintain formula records in QAD. Attend new product startups in the plant locations.
Coordinate directly with purchasing on sourcing ingredients. Getting required documentation from suppliers. Following up with suppliers on quality issues.
Produce samples based on formulas developed by Food Scientists for sales samples and processing standards
Assist other Food Scientists in development and preparation of bases and performs basic lab analysis
Perform basic organizational / administrative tasks such as processing standards management, maintaining laboratory inventory, and processing guide changes
Reformulate current products
Evaluate and test new ingredients
Make samples for customer sample requests
Train with Food Scientists on new product ideas and recipes
Ensure that strict hygiene food safety standards are met
Analytical testing and examining samples
Shop for National Brand Samples
Maintain inventory of ingredients in the lab
Perform other related duties as required and assigned