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Title: R&D
Lab Technician I
Requisition #: rich-00001773
City, State: St.
Simons Island, GA
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Shift: 1st Shift
What would I be responsible for?
Rich Products Corporation is known around the world as the founder of the
non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and the leading supporter and
solutions provider to the Food Service, In-Store Bakery and Retail
marketplaces. We are one of the world's premier family-owned food companies
with more than 9,000 associates worldwide.
We currently have a great opportunity as a Lab Technician I in the Research
and Development department of our Consumer Brands Division. Please visit our
website at www.richs.com/careers to apply for this position or view other
exciting opportunities.
This position will provide support in the development of new food products or
improvement in the areas of prototype development, test runs, shelf-life
testing, samples shipment, inventory control, specification development, and
technical information collection for our SeaPak
brand. The responsibilities include:
Conducts basic tests in product/process development and or improvement.
Conducts routine experiments/analyses, evaluating and recording results. May
improvise in the application of procedures and methods during such
experiments or analyses as appropriate (e.g., ingredient adjustments,
sampling modifications, etc.)
Prepares experimental formulas and processes following specifications provided
by Scientist and documents details of experimental formulation and process.
Provides input, observations and recommendations of solutions to Scientist to
meet project deliverables.
Documents lab tests and records results.
Develops cooking instructions following established procedures.
Conducts laboratory and plant experiments involving product and process
development and design in collaboration with other Associates as needed.
Assists with product cuttings.
Assists in the development of product specifications to to
ensure successful product launch.
Maintains a sanitary, safe and orderly work environment
What do I need to be considered a candidate?
Associates degree required, Food Science/Technology or related science degree
preferred. Minimum 1 year job related experience.
PC skills including MS Office.
Ability to apply technical knowledge within prescribed tasks/assignments.
Basic knowledge of mathematical calculations, Algebra and Statistics.
Basic knowledge of food ingredients, food chemistry, and food functionality.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified
candidates to apply. As part of our efforts to provide a safe and productive
environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background
investigations.
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