Lab Technician, Flavor

Takasago International Corp. (USA); Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in flavor production as a Lab Technician, Flavor, where you will support the Flavor Chemist in creating innovative flavors and conducting essential tests. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic laboratory environment while contributing to the creation of flavors that meet customer expectations.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Chemistry or B.S. in Sciences preferred.
• Experience in the flavor or food industry preferred.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Flavor Chemist in creating flavors.
• Conduct routine tests to develop flavor specifications.
• Participate in sensory evaluations.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry

B.S. in Sciences (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at a high level. Specifically, we strive to establish an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can work with joy and a sense of purpose, create a system that supports individual growth, and above all, implement management practices that enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 27 countries, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

Essential Job Functions Include

• Assist the Flavor Chemist in the creation of novel and innovative flavors and flavor technologies to meet the performance, quality and cost objectives of project briefs from customers.
• Compound the flavors created by the Flavor Chemist.
• Prepare raw material and finished flavor samples.
• Conduct routine physical tests to develop/confirm flavor specifications.
• Maintain the appropriate records relating to these activities.
• General laboratory household duties.
• Follow and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in Sensory evaluation of products.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Chemistry, B.S. in any of the Sciences preferred (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Science)
• Experience in a technical position in the flavor or food industry, preferred.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with basic laboratory equipment.
  
  

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines which includes a computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, laboratory equipment, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may handle hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, and lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical demands vary from sedentary to moderately active work to include standing, walking, and reaching for prolonged periods of time, not to exceed 8 hours for any given activity.

Takasago's Employee Benefits And Perks

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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