Food Technologist - The Fountain Group
Glenview, IL
About the Job
Food Technologist located in Glenview, IL (Onsite).
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description/Responsibilities:
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for Food and Beverage Heinz 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
- Monday - Friday, 40hrs./week
- Pay Rate: $25 - 34/Hour
- please respond to this posting with your updated resume!
Qualifications:
- High School/GED or Associate Degree with Food Industry Experience (2/3+ Years)
- Bachelor or Master Degree with academic or industry experience in food science, or similar technologies
- Experience with Formulation, Ingredient Technology, and Sensory Testing
- Microbiological experience, a plus!
- Contract to start, conversion/extension on performance
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”
Source : The Fountain Group
