Senior Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Biosearch Life, a Kerry Company; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in taste and nutrition is seeking a Senior Lab Technician for their Clark, NJ facility. In this full-time position, you will evaluate raw materials and finished products while supporting quality functions in a fast-paced lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a BS in applied science and a strong foundation in analytical testing methods.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Retirement contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a lab environment.
• Ability to perform analytical testing (pH, Titration, SG/RI testing).
• Experience with sensory and instrumental evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate raw material, in process, or finished products.
• Develop and maintain product specifications.
• Troubleshoot quality lab instruments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Sensory evaluation

Education

BS Degree in Chemistry, Food Science or an applied science

Tools

HPLC

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Spectrophotometer

Job description

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Requisition ID: 52942Position Type: (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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.

Where You'll Work

At our Clark, NJ facility, we are part of the Taste division. The Clark manufacturing facilities have 9 work centers with processing capabilities in Liquid Flavor Compounding, Dry Blending, Extractions, Distillations, Spray Dry, Emulsions, Essential Oils, Oleo Resins, Juice Blending. As a team, we are proud to see our products on shelves in-stores. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team and facility that values safety and quality, we might be the team for you.

We have an immediate opening for a 2nd shift Senior Lab Technician, the schedule is 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday with overtime as needed.

What You'll Do

Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and work closely with production and other colleagues? The Senior Lab Technician's primary purpose is to evaluate raw material, in process, or finished products as well as provide support to the quality function in meeting department goals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Expedite evaluation process and final disposition and provide information to production.
• Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications.
• Trouble shoots quality lab instruments.
• Compound samples for projects as required.
• Participate in the development of special processes to improve quality.
• Participate in sensory test panels.
• Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and calibrate equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining databases.
• Work on the RCA & CAPA for internal product issues and customer complaints.
• Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Food science or an applied science
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
• HPLC, Gas Chromatography (GC), and wet chemistry testing.
• Perform sensory, analytical testing (pH, Titration, SG/RI testing, spectrophotometer etc..) and /or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process, or finished products following SOP and specifications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to be exposed to and perform sensory evaluation on a variety of flavor products including savory/meat 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 see to operate equipment and interpret results.
  
  

Working Environment

• Laboratory environment with some exposure to production environment.
  
  

The typical hiring range for this role is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

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).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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