R&D Technician

About the role

This role supports Denali’s vision to become the “go to” ingredient supplier for our customers for innovative products and solutions. Key responsibilities include hands-on sample preparation, pilot lab equipment operation, sample packaging and shipping, and maintaining inventories of ingredients and packaging utilized within the R&D department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench top samples that meet customer objectives.
• Operate pilot lab equipment and sample manufacture.
• Measure and record analytical results from samples prepared.
• Package and ship samples to internal and external customers with appropriate documentation.
• Prepare written reports on projects, as required.
• Record and keep documentation up to date for ingredients, finished goods, and packaging utilized within R&D.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and finished goods within R&D for use within the department.
• Follow Denali Best Practices when making samples.
• Absorb and assist with scale-up of products to the pilot lab as well as production equipment.
• Keep lab and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• A qualified individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Experience working in a food lab is preferred.
• Undergraduate degree with an emphasis in science is preferred.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as formulas, safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in Microsoft suite (Power Point, Excel, Word).
• Self-motivated, resourceful, creative, and teachable.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute percent, density, ratio, and rate.
• Ability to work with and around all major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame).

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree with an emphasis in science is preferred. Experience working in a food lab is preferred.

Skills

• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as formulas, safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in Microsoft suite (Power Point, Excel, Word).
• Self-motivated, resourceful, creative, and teachable.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute percent, density, ratio, and rate.
• Ability to work with and around all major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame).

Benefits

Denali Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of belonging through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant and believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

Pay

Competitive compensation provided.

Schedule

Fast-paced, stimulating international environment.