Job Description

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America

Position: Food Technologist / Laboratory Technician

Location: Glenview, IL 60025

Duration: 10 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

• Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations

Responsibilities:

• Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for sugar reduction and sodium reduction in the client's food and beverage products
• Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes
• Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results
• Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests
• Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
• Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis
• Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results
• Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information
• Write progress reports
• Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies
• Ensure laboratory safety

Requirements:

• B.S. in Food Science or similar field and ?2 min years' experience
• Ability to provide sensory descriptions of foods and beverages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good record-keeping and organization
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds

Must-haves:

• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
• Local candidate (relocation not offered)
• Experience with flavors and sweeteners preferred

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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