Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician
Location: East Hanover, NJ
Duration: 12 months
Job Summary:
1. Enter sample requests into company system for analytical and micro analysis.
2. Order supplies and ingredients for bench top experiments, pilot plant trials and product sample reviews.
3. Assemble and initiate shelf life storage studies and conduct product pull.
4. Prepare and ship samples as needed and supply tracking information.
5. Aid Product Developers with bench-top sample preparation.
6. Utilize various pieces of lab equipment to quantify product attributes and report findings to the Product Developer.
7. Enter test data into Excel or other database systems.
8. Prepare lab area for product reviews
9. Assist with pilot plant trials (Fair Lawn, NJ) as needed, and evaluate the product in lab.
10. Be a trusted partner within the lab environment
Shift: 5 days a week, total of ~ 40 hours per week, 8:30 AM (manager is flexible with start time) - 4PM w/ 30 minutes lunch. At times will be asked to work overtime-very unlikely but possible. Candidate must be available if needed.
Degree: Food science background or CPG experience-not required however recommended.
Location: will work at site-must be vaccinated to enter the facility.