Senior Lab Tech: Flavor & Sensory Testing (2nd Shift)

Kerry Group; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Clark, NJ, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support sensory testing, materials prep, and basic analytical measurements in a multi-department lab environment. The role collaborates with Production, Quality, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure product quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with GMP lab exposure, willingness to work 2nd shift, and comfort with GC/HPLC and related equipment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with GMP lab exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensory tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare materials and samples for lab evaluation.
• Learn sensory, physical, chemical, and instrumental methods.
• Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.
• Maintain clean and safe lab equipment and environment.
• Perform GC, HPLC, wet chemistry, IR, and colorimetric testing as needed.
• Submit evaluation results to involved areas.
• Follow quality, safety and company protocols.

Skills

Taste testing

Aroma sensitivity

Lab bench work

Equipment operation

Results interpretation

Education

Associate degree + 1 year GMP lab experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

GC

HPLC

IR

LAB colorimeter

Job description

Kerry Group in Clark, NJ, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support sensory testing, materials prep, and basic analytical measurements in a multi-department lab environment. The role collaborates with Production, Quality, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure product quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with GMP lab exposure, willingness to work 2nd shift, and comfort with GC/HPLC and related equipment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.