Position: Food Technologist

Location: Glenview, IL 60025

Duration: 7 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $35-35.00/hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America

Job Description:

• Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations

Responsibilities:

• Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for Kraft Heinz food and beverage products
• Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes
• Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results
• Perform sensory testing of prototypes
• Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
• Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis
• Submit prototypes and samples for analytical testing and compile results
• Performing sample analysis after training on analytical equipment
• Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information
• Write progress reports
• Aid in maintenance of lab equipment
• Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies
• Ensure laboratory safety

Requirements:

• B.S. in Food Science or similar field and minimum 2 years experience
• Laboratory experience from B.S degree coursework or work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good record-keeping and organization
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds

Must-haves:

• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm
• Local candidate (relocation not offered)
• Experience working in a laboratory setting with food ingredients

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.