Lab Tech 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ

Kerry Group; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry Group in Clark, NJ is seeking a laboratory-focused role to support sensory evaluation and QA in a dual-building flavor and seasoning environment. You will perform taste tests, prepare materials, and document results for manufacturing and R&D teams.

Requirements include an Associate degree (GMP) with lab experience; a Bachelor’s in food science/chemistry is preferred. Onsite night shift, with competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 1 year in a GMP Laboratory environment.
• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry or related discipline preferred.
• Ability to taste products with no dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensory tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare materials for laboratory sensory evaluation.
• Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.
• Submit evaluation results using paper and SAP.
• Maintain clean and safe lab equipment and environment.
• Prepare shipments and labels for samples and check COA.

Skills

Sensory testing

Laboratory techniques

Documentation (SAP)

Odor/flavor tasting

Education

Associate degree GMP laboratory

Bachelor's in food science/chemistry preferred

Tools

SAP

IR instrument

L.A.B colorimeter

pH meter

Job description

Requisition ID: 67135
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavorings and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ

Sun to Thurs (10pm to 630am)

Pay rate $24 to $28 with $1 Shift differential

Primary Purpose: To provide administrative, technical, and testing support within a laboratory setting. Support manufacturing activities alongside Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and R&D departments.

Key responsibilities

Perform visual, odor, and taste tests on various raw materials and finished products.

• Prepare materials and products for laboratory sensory evaluation.
• Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.
• Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.
• Maintain clean & safe lab equipment and environment.
• Perform different wet chemistry tests using various instruments such as but not limited to: IR, L.A.B colorimeter, SG, RI, pH, and particle size testing.
• Submit evaluation results to respective areas involved using both analog (paper) and digital systems (SAP).
• Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.
• Prepare shipments and labels for samples and check COA.

Qualifications and skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to taste all products with no dietary restrictions.
• Must be able to be exposed to and smell a variety of flavor and fragrance products, essential oils, and raw materials.
• Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.
• Must be able to operate lab testing equipment and interpret results.

Educational Requirements:

• Associate degree plus 1 years' experience in a GMP Laboratory environment. Preferred bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry or similar discipline.

Laboratory environment with some exposure to the production environment.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12-2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) .