Film R&D Lab Technician

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. is seeking a laboratory technician in West Haven, Connecticut. This role supports the R&D team with prototype formulation and testing while managing laboratory materials and equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a college degree in food sciences and has relevant experience in the food or chemical industry. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree in food sciences (chemistry or other).
• Relevant experience in the food or chemical industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices in the food industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the R&D team in evaluating and testing raw materials and prototypes.
• Manage the raw materials and consumables needed in the laboratory.
• Support quality control and operations teams.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to solve problems

Education

College degree in food sciences

Tools

Windows Office applications

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the R&D Team Leader, the role of the laboratory technician is:

• Support the R&D team (prototype formulation, preparation, & characterization) evaluation and testing of raw materials, prototypes, & production samples, document management, research and modification of computer data, etc.);
• Support Commercial (sales) and Product Strategy Management sample requests & shipping;
• Manage the raw materials required in the laboratory for the production of prototypes;
• Manage consumables, labware and laboratory equipment;
• Support the quality control and operations teams;
• Respect the company's policies/instructions related to the quality system in place (HACCP / SQF).
• Performs all other related tasks;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in food sciences (chemistry or other);
• Relevant experience in the food or chemical industry is an asset;
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices in the food industry is an asset;
• Good knowledge of English (spoken/written);
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, laboratory standards;
• Computer skills (Windows Office applications; knowledge of SAP is an asset;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit;
• Excellent organizational skills, precision and attention to detail with good speed of execution;
• Able to manage priorities and stress;
• Self-motivated;
• Autonomy;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Critical and analytical skills;

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.