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Russell Tobin's client, a food and beverage company is hiring a Research Technician to work in Glenview, IL
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Employment Type: Contract/Onsite
Pay rate: $31-$33/hr. DOE
Responsibilities:
Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for Kraft Heinz food and beverage products
- Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes
- Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results
- Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests
- Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
- Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis
- Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results
- Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information
- Write progress reports
- Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies
- Ensure laboratory safety
Required Skills:
- Ability to provide sensory descriptions of foods and beverages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good record-keeping and organization
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
- Microbiology experience/background (Microbiology lab techniques knowledge)
- Great work ethic and enthusiasm
Requirements:
- S. in Food Science or similar field and ?2 min years' experience
- Local worker (not offering relocation)
Nice to have:
- Looking for someone with ingredient applications, food/beverage formulation experience. Experience with flavors and taste would be preferred. Also, local candidates only.
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Rate/Salary: $31-$33/hr. DOE