Food Technologist-R&D

Kemps • Rochester, MN

6d • $25

About The Position

Provide operational and technical experience to conduct routine to moderately
complex pilot plant trials. Under moderate supervision, schedule trials, procure
ingredients, batch formulations, operate process equipment, clean/sanitize unit
operations, record observations, interpret data, recommend next steps, and
update standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Assist in conducting or conduct
routine production trials and lab tests as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a food or dairy industry (Vocational or collegiate training considered commensurate for experience)

Responsibilities

• Schedule routine and new product, cost reduction, tech service pilot plant trials
• Inventory and gather ingredients and supplies
• Batch routine to intermediate fluid, cultured, and frozen formulations
• Perform pilot plant and lab activities including assembly and operation
• Record data and report observations
• Assist project leaders with data interpretation
• Collaborate on next steps with project leaders
• Under guidance, assist with and/or conduct routine production trials
• Assist project leaders with routine to intermediate production trials
• Under guidance, assist with and/or conduct routine lab tests
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED