Application Technician

Synectics Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to lead pilot plant runs, maintain equipment, and support food product development in the Sweet Goods category. Candidates should possess a BS in Food Science or Chemistry, strong lab experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits like healthcare and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional certifications.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Technical Certification Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of lab experience (w/ food or flavor company) required.
• Candidate should be comfortable with Processing Microthermics, UHT.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine pilot plant runs to support product commercialization.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment to produce safe and sanitary product.
• Support food technologists in product development activities.
• Packs and ships outgoing samples to meet due dates.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Good Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Independent and able to take initiatives

Education

BS in Food Science or Chemistry Preferred

High School Diploma Required

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• Lead routine pilot plant runs to support product commercialization.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment to produce safe and sanitary product for human consumption.
• Supports food technologists in product development activities (flavor screening, formula iterations, setting up tastings, gathering tasting data, etc.) in the Sweet Goods category.
• Packs and ships outgoing samples to meet due dates.
• Maintains inventory of packaging materials, ingredients and general lab supplies.
  
  

Description

• Lead routine pilot plant runs to support product commercialization.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment to produce safe and sanitary product for human consumption.
• Supports food technologists in product development activities (flavor screening, formula iterations, setting up tastings, gathering tasting data, etc.) in the Sweet Goods category.
• Packs and ships outgoing samples to meet due dates.
• Maintains inventory of packaging materials, ingredients and general lab supplies.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Food Science or Chemistry Preferred
• High School Diploma Required
• Minimum of 5 years of lab Exp. (w/ food or Flavor Company)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Good Organizational Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Independent and able to take initiatives
• MUST HAVE: Candidate should be comfortable with Processing Microthermics, UHT.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Contract

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