Product Development Technician

Prinova US•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. Product Development Technician Department: Product Development Location: UT Nutrition The Product Development Technician supports the Product Development team in new product development and changes to existing products, including active base compounding, finished sample preparation, new product scale-up, and packaging determination testing

Requirements

Minimum High School Education or equivalent
A proactive, independent worker able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Possesses analytical skills with demonstrated technical competence and initiative
Basic knowledge of lab techniques and practices
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication
Positive attitude and willingness to contribute in a team setting
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting
Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
Work environment is normally in an office setting.
Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible for compounding active bases for the PD team, managing requests in an effective manner
Responsible for application development and sample preparation as needed for new product development
Prepare capsule samples with support of Product Development Specialists
Prepare commercialized product scale-up samples to be used for packaging tests, and as control standards.
Perform applicable tests to determine the necessary packaging for commercialized products which includes summarizing and reporting results to pertinent parties; Perform bulk density, tapped density, fill and scoop tests
Requalification of flavors and raw materials; Qualification and organoleptic evaluation of new raw materials and/or second sources
Application lab inventory management; Management of production blend taste approvals
Assist with entering formulas and packaging into costing models when needed
Assist with powder stability testing and data analysis
Assist in developing flavor systems
Additional duties as deemed necessary.