Lab Technician

About the role

This role focuses on compounding, spray drying, handling reactions, and preparing sample requests within a flavor laboratory. The position is ideal for someone who is highly motivated to learn and advance in the flavor industry, with a strong interest in pursuing a 5–7 year certification process to become a flavor chemist.

Responsibilities

• Couple and mix different ingredients to create batches for various end products, including both liquids and powders.
• Operate a spray dryer safely and effectively with both liquid and powder formulations.
• Handle basic laboratory reactions and processes in support of flavor development projects.
• Prepare, fill, and organize sample requests for internal and external stakeholders.
• Restock and maintain laboratory supplies to ensure the lab remains organized and fully equipped.
• Perform sample preparation and batch preparation activities according to established procedures.
• Collaborate closely with chemists and the applications team to support ongoing projects and learn new processes.
• Apply basic and above-average mathematics skills to measurements, calculations, and formulations.
• Follow laboratory protocols, safety guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn new techniques and processes within the flavor lab to progress toward flavor chemist certification.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a laboratory setting, which may include academic laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated laboratory skills, including handling equipment, following procedures, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Above-average basic mathematics skills acquired through schooling, with the ability to perform measurements and calculations accurately.
• Ability to mix and compound different ingredients for both liquid and solid (powder) formulations.
• Comfort working with compounding, sample preparation, and batch preparation processes.
• Strong motivation to learn and advance in the flavor industry, with clear interest in becoming a flavor chemist.
• High interest in flavors and flavor applications across different products.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with technicians and chemists.

Qualifications

• College degree in chemistry or food science is preferred.
• Experience in food science, chemistry, or related disciplines is beneficial.
• Prior experience with compounding ingredients and preparing samples and batches is ideal.
• Interest in gaining exposure to multiple product lines such as coffee, meats, pharmaceuticals, and various beverages.
• Strong initiative and willingness to engage in a 5–7 year flavor chemist certification process.
• Ability to collaborate with an applications team and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)