Innotech Sweet Goods Lab Technician

InnoTech Sweet Goods Lab Technician

Plainsboro, NJ, US

On-Site

Join our global innovation team as an InnoTech Sweet Goods Lab Technician working side by side with flavorists and scientists testing new technologies in dairy, baked goods and confectionary.  You’ll have the opportunity to work independently, prepare flavors, applications and sensory test creations.  Excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a global and intercultural environment.   

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Compounding of Flavors and overall support to InnoTech SWG Flavorist.
• Maintain laboratory and creation stock of raw materials and replace out of date raw materials. Ensure laboratory is clean, organized and safe.
• Execute independently and keep records for the preparation of flavors and applications, finishing all assigned tasks in timely manner and have sense of urgency when required. 
• Set-up of benchtop and formal sensory testing sessions, sample preparation and summarize results. 
• Shipping and reception of flavors, raw ingredients, prototypes, commercial samples to other dsm-firmenich sites around the globe. 
• Ad-hoc support to other members of the InnoTech team when needed.

We bring

• Entry to an exciting and inspiring world of taste and ingredients.
• Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity and diversity.
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• Great opportunities to learn and grow and be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.

You bring

• BS in Food Science, Chemistry or similar.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.  Good organizational, clean, safety skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, motivated, high energy.  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Requires knowledge in Sweet Goods, food product design, formulation, stability, shelf-life and sensory benchtop testing. 
• Good interpersonal skills with flavorist and other members of the team on site and remotely located.
• Professional behavior, ethics and confidentiality.

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