Lab Tech 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ

Kerry•Clark, NJ

2d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. This facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavorings and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy. 160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ Sun to Thurs (10pm to 630am) Pay rate $24 to $28 with $1 Shift differential Primary Purpose: To provide administrative, technical, and testing support within a laboratory setting. Support manufacturing activities alongside Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and R&D departments.

Requirements

Must be able to taste all products with no dietary restrictions.
Must be able to be exposed to and smell a variety of flavor and fragrance products, essential oils, and raw materials.
Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.
Must be able to operate lab testing equipment and interpret results.
Associate degree plus 1 years' experience in a GMP Laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry or similar discipline.

Responsibilities

Perform visual, odor, and taste tests on various raw materials and finished products.
Prepare materials and products for laboratory sensory evaluation.
Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.
Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.
Maintain clean & safe lab equipment and environment.
Perform different wet chemistry tests using various instruments such as but not limited to: IR, L.A.B colorimeter, SG, RI, pH, and particle size testing.
Submit evaluation results to respective areas involved using both analog (paper) and digital systems (SAP).
Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.
Prepare shipments and labels for samples and check COA.