R&D Laboratory Technologist

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

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About The Position

Universal Ingredients, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for an R&D Laboratory Technologist Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO. Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Prepares bench top and pilot lab flavor/food/beverage prototypes to showcase Universal Ingredients’ portfolio & technologies under supervision as required.

Requirements

Must have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
Must work well in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to constant change in a positive manner.
Ability to understand instructions and execute in an efficient and effective manner.
Capable of handling multiple projects in a limited time frame.
Familiar with food industry practices and procedures, and basic knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP.
Ability to read and interpret various formula sheets.
Ability to use basic lab equipment such as scales, pipettes, pH meters, blenders, mixers, and hot plates/stirrers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software systems quickly.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in the Sciences preferred.
1-2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting preferred.
ERP Experience preferred.
Experience in a food manufacturing company preferred.

Responsibilities

Compounds flavor formulas for active project work as instructed by the flavorist.
Prepares application samples for ongoing development projects, including scaling, heat treatment, and packaging.
Utilizes basic mathematical procedures to calculate flavor adjustment percentages and create chemical solutions.
Adjust flavor formulas as instructed by the flavorist and records changes in Excel formulas.
Doses finished flavors at tasting strength and prepares flavor and application tastings for flavorist and team.
Completes chemical analyses of flavor and application products for commercialization.
Maintains raw material inventory through warehouse sampling and proper labeling.
Contacts raw material suppliers for samples of ingredients not maintained in warehouse inventory.
Fulfills open sample requests in a timely manner by preparing samples, providing copies of necessary documentation, and coordinating shipping.
Maintains laboratory equipment and space in a clean, orderly, and safe manner daily.
Follows appropriate safety, laboratory, and GMP procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.