Lab Technician, Flavor Creation

Takasago International Corporation U S A • Rockleigh, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Takasago as a Lab Technician – Flavor Creation and bring innovation to life through technology. In this dynamic and “sweet” role, you’ll work across a variety of applications—from beverages and dairy to gum—where no two days are the same.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a Lab Technician – Flavor Creation position located in Rockleigh, NJ. In this role, the incumbent will assist the Flavor Chemist in the creation of novel and innovative flavors and flavor technologies to meet the performance, quality and cost objectives of project briefs from customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Chemistry, B.S. in any of the Sciences preferred (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Science)
• Must be computer literate and familiar with basic laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a technical position in the flavor or food industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compound the flavors created by the Flavor Chemist.
• Prepare raw material and finished flavor samples.
• Conduct routine physical tests to develop/confirm flavor specifications.
• Maintain the appropriate records relating to these activities.
• Perform general laboratory household duties.
• Follow and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in Sensory evaluation of products.
• Other duties assigned and needed.

Benefits

• Takasago offers tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary.
• Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree