Senior Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Join a leading taste and nutrition company as a Senior Lab Technician, where you will evaluate raw materials and finished products, ensuring quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment. This role offers the chance to work closely with production teams, develop specifications, and participate in sensory evaluations. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of food while growing in a collaborative and supportive workplace. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about quality, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Retirement contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab experience with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in HPLC, GC, and sensory testing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate raw materials and finished products for quality assurance.
• Maintain lab data and calibrate equipment regularly.
• Participate in sensory test panels and develop specifications.

Skills

HPLC

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Wet chemistry testing

Sensory testing

Analytical testing (pH, Titration, SG/RI)

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS Degree in Chemistry

BS Degree in Food Science

BS Degree in Applied Science

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Job description

Requisition ID: 52942

Position 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.

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.