Laboratory Technician

SGS Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a detail‑oriented professional for flavor applications and food product development in Sweet Goods and Beverage sectors. You will produce bench top and pilot prototypes, manage multiple projects with deadlines, and collaborate with team members to evaluate formulations.

The role emphasizes strong math skills, knowledge of food processing, and proficiency in MS Office, with clear English communication. Bachelor’s degree is required and 1–2 years experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, food technology or related field.
• 1–2 years of flavor applications or food product development experience.
• Proficient in fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Knowledge of commercial food or beverage processing, sensory testing, and use of functional ingredients is a plus.
• Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Organization skills to work individually and with the team on multiple projects.
• Apply strong math to convert recipes to grams and percentages.
• Support flavor applications and production of bench top and pilot prototypes.
• Prepare Sweet Goods and Beverage applications and evaluations.
• Conduct collection evaluations and maintain current formulations and specifications.
• Utilize current computer systems to manage materials and data.
• Apply flavors and evaluate products in Sweet Goods and beverages.
• Maintain good laboratory practices and documentation.

Skills

Organization skills

Math skills

MS Office proficiency

English fluency

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/food science/food technology or related science

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Organization Skills the ability to work individually and with the team.

Strong Math skills required (converting recipes to grams and percentages)

Knowledge of Commercial food & Beverage processing

Reports to NAM Senior Portfolio/Collection Manager.

Works independently and manages multiple projects - both short term and ongoing - on a deadline basis.

Responsible for Sweet Goods and Beverage applications preparation/ production of bench top and pilot lab prototypes.

Ability to make a variety of relevant Sweet Goods and Beverages prototypes throughout the evaluation process.

Conducts collection evaluations.

Maintain current applications formulations, raw materials and quality specifications using current computer systems.

Application of flavors and evaluation in various Sweet Goods and Beverage products.

Maintains and applies good laboratory practices

Profile:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/food science/food technology or related science is required.

1-2 years of experience in flavor applications or food product development is a plus.

Proficient in mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Knowledge of commercial food or beverage processing, sensory testing, and use of functional ingredients is a plus.

Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.

Ability to work as a part of a team and individually with minimal oversight.

Proficient in MS Office with fluency in English language - both written and verbal.

Skills

Organization Skills the ability to work individually and with the team.

Strong Math skills required (converting recipes to grams and percentages)

Knowledge of Commercial food & Beverage processing

Reports to NAM Senior Portfolio/Collection Manager.

Works independently and manages multiple projects - both short term and ongoing - on a deadline basis.

Responsible for Sweet Goods and Beverage applications preparation/ production of bench top and pilot lab prototypes.

Ability to make a variety of relevant Sweet Goods and Beverages prototypes throughout the evaluation process.

Conducts collection evaluations.

Maintain current applications formulations, raw materials and quality specifications using current computer systems.

Application of flavors and evaluation in various Sweet Goods and Beverage products.

Maintains and applies good laboratory practices

Education/Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, food technology or related Asking 1-2 yrs of Flavor applications or food product development experience

Profile:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/food science/food technology or related science is required.1-2 years of experience in flavor applications or food product development is a plus.Proficient in mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Knowledge of commercial food or beverage processing, sensory testing, and use of functional ingredients is a plus.Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.Ability to work as a part of a team and individually with minimal oversight.Proficient in MS Office with fluency in English language - both written and verbal.