Product Development Lab Technologist – R&D Protein Team from Joulé
Minneapolis, MN 55426
About the Job
Job Title: ITQ Dynamic Talent Bench
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Type: Contract
Join the American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded ultra-processed consumer foods sold through retail stores. If you have Food product development experience and laboratory skills, please read the exciting opportunity below and apply quick!
Responsibilities
The lab technologist supports protein technology development on the ITQ (Innovation, Technology and Quality) team across multiple product categories. Daily work will have oversight from scientists on the team. Responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the scope of the assigned projects:
Requirements
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
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Location: Golden Valley, MN
Type: Contract
Join the American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded ultra-processed consumer foods sold through retail stores. If you have Food product development experience and laboratory skills, please read the exciting opportunity below and apply quick!
Responsibilities
The lab technologist supports protein technology development on the ITQ (Innovation, Technology and Quality) team across multiple product categories. Daily work will have oversight from scientists on the team. Responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the scope of the assigned projects:
- Support product and technology development initiatives from bench top to pilot plant scale
- Prepare for 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. Share key findings in a timely manner with the team.
- Some basic data analysis may be required.
Requirements
- 2-year Degree or High School Degree w/ 3+ years of directly relatable experience
- Previous work experience in a similar field (Food product development experience or laboratory experience)
- Basic computer/technology skills (Microsoft Office Suite, other computer programs)
- Basic understanding of food safety and human safety
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong self-starter
- Ability to parallel path multiple work streams and stay busy:
- Advance another project when there is a lull in a current project
- Anticipate and proactively prepare for next waves of activity/projects
- Help & support others
- Has a strong bias for action
- Holds oneself to a high-quality work standard
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment – changing priorities, new challenges
- Desire to learn new concepts
- Receptive to feedback, internalize and adjust work accordingly
- Ability to quickly come up to speed and apply learnings
- Inquisitive: interested in problem-solving, trouble shooting, how and why things work
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners, internal customers and contribute to a team environment
- Has a passion for both food creation and technology development
- Comfortable in a laboratory setting
- Comfortable in processing (pilot plant) environment
- Comfortable operating equipment (large and small) once trained
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
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