Pd&A Food Science Technician - Cranbury, NJ

Job Description

PD&A Food Science Technician - Cranbury, NJ

MAIN FUNCTION:

This role is responsible for screening flavors, batching prototypes for customer demonstrations and internal evaluations. Technicians are responsible to provide support for Scientists to execute proactive and reactive customer projects. Laboratory and equipment maintenance is also key responsibility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Under supervision, batch and conduct minor product base modifications, screen flavor/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in formula database

• Set up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests

• Support pilot plant scale-ups and trials

• Research, update, and interpret data from formula, raw material, project, and inventory databases

• Perform basic math conversions for product nutritional claims and other analytical data

• Perform and interpret analytical measurements

• Understand and adhere to standard lab procedures and safety practices

• Maintain ingredient inventory and lab supplies.

• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant equipment as assigned.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or higher with scientific focus or background

• Basic Mathematical Skills - capable of conducting basic algebraic functions (i.e. multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, parts per million)

• Basic Scientific Skills - understands common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.

• Computer Skills - comfortable with computer usage with standard office software.

• Analytical Skills - competent with basic instrumentation and methods such as pH meters, titrations, balances, and stir plates

• Problem-Solving Skills - capable of root-cause identification, considering alternative solutions, and providing recommendations and solutions to Scientists and Managers

• Communication Skills - able to conduct written and oral technical and business communication

• Creative Thinking - consider multiple options and viewpoints when making decisions

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ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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