Our client is a Minnesota company who manufactures and markets many branded consumer products. Their history dates back to the mid 1800's.

Do you have a passion for the creation of food and the packaging of food?

Our client has an opening for a Product Development Lab Technologist

In this role you will be supporting product development, ideally in food consumer packaged goods.

• Support product development initiatives from start to full production
• Prepare experiments
• Gather/order ingredients and equipment needed
• Accurately weigh ingredients
• Network with internal experts to learn bench-top procedures, methods, testing protocols
• Execute experiments and product make-up at the bench-top and/or at pilot plant scale
• Analytical testing and sensory evaluation of ingredients and food products
• Collect and report data - record/document observations and share key findings in a timely manner with the team
• Basic data analysis as needed

Salary: $DOE/ hr (long term contract)

Schedule: FT, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location: "onsite" at clients location in Minneapolis, MM 55427

Benefits: Health Insurance Medical / Dental / Vision

Qualifications

• High School Degree w/3+ years of directly relatable experience
• Or 2 yr Degree Preferred!
• Previous work experience in a similar field - food product development experience/laboratory experience
• Previous experience in ingredient applications and technologies A Plus!
• Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment and laboratory setting
• Comfortable operating equipment
• Basic computer/technology skills (MSOffice Products, etc)
• Basic understanding of food safety and human safety
• Skills to be successful - Self-Starter, multi-task, proactive, ability to adapt, Critical Thinker, Problem-Solving, ability to trouble-shoot, Conflict Resolution, and Relationship building skills, ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, desire to learn, creative, innovative thinker
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute in a team environment
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
• The position is subject to passing a background check ad drug screen

Keywords: product development, lab technologist, food service, laboratory,

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"By applying to this position, you are confirming that you understand the requirements needed for this position, and further confirm that you possess the necessary skills and requirements, as outlined above".