Beverage Technician (US)

Job Purpose

This role is primarily responsible for the daily work required to batch formulas and prototypes for customers. It is designed to provide necessary support for scientists.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret analytical testing.
• Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in software.
• Understand and perform basic math conversions.
• Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
• Set-up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
• Generate data for demo sheets.
• Screening and selection of flavor options for development.

Key Technical Skills And Knowledge

• High School Diploma or higher with minimum 1-3 years experience.
• Preference given to food science or chemistry graduates.
• Basic Mathematical Skills - Comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations.
• Basic Scientific Skills - Comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.
• Computer Skills - Comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Email (or similar program) usage, along with the ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD and EXCEL files.
• Analytical Skills - Comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage, and reporting skills specifically but not limited to pH, Brix, spectrophotometers, TA.
• Problem Solving Skills - Capable of problem/root cause identification, alternative solution consideration, and ultimate recommendation and selection of workable solution.

Key Success Factors

• Team Player - Capable of being a member of a group who cooperates with other people and who balances personal interests to achieve a common goal.
• Clear Communication - Capable of expressing a message to other people clearly and unambiguously, either in written or verbal format.
• Time Management Skills - Capable of managing time commitments to get tasks done correctly in the time stipulated.
• Detail Oriented - Capable of clearly identifying, following, and delivering specifically necessary details for projects assigned.
• Action Oriented - Has a predisposition to planning and quickly engaging appropriate activities when given a task or goal.
• Independent Working - Capable of independent work habits with an internal drive to achieve assigned tasks.
• Dependable - Able to be trusted to meet deadlines, quality parameters, and action standards as provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.

To apply or send your resume, please email jbender@blackrockres.com.