Technician, R&D

Aspen Enterprises LTD • North Kingstown, RI

4h • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sensory Technician is hands-on, supporting the research team in preparing samples, setting up sensory testing, updating documentation, and other tasks to keep the lab running smoothly. This person works primarily in a lab environment and must be comfortable spending time on their feet. Under the direction of the Principal Scientist, this individual will conduct product taste testing and panels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: In food science, chemistry, psychology or related is preferred. Associates degrees considered
• Experience: Previous experience in food service and lab environments preferred
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator and team player
• Personal Skills: Strong organizational skills and task-oriented
• Analytical Skills: Ability to follow recipes and perform basic mathematical equations. Able to taste differences in products, and able to consume coffee, tea and milk products.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel between locations as needed for panels.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Duties: Maintain daily calibration for lab analytical equipment, maintain inventory and order lab supplies, raw materials, and stock products as needed. Maintain accurate detailed records.
• Testing: Prepare tasting room and materials for sensory panel sessions twice a week usually Tea/Aroma (Tues) & Coffee (Thurs), support discrimination testing , conduct taster education and maintenance training sessions.
• Collaboration: Attend company meetings as needed. Collaborate on required documents for samples and tasting data.
• Food Safety: Work safely and follow basic lab/GMPs to ensure that all samples leaving the facilities are following food safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level