Food Lab Technician from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Lab Tech (Food & Beverage Industry)

Full Time Contract
Duration: 6 months with possibility to extend
Location: Emeryville, CA

As a Lab Technician you will:

Job Description

Quality experience in the food industry would be nice to have

Lab Technician

This is a technical expert R&D position; this position will coordinate assigned aspects of R&D lab and/or pilot plant operation to support product development for assigned projects.
This position will demonstrate joint accountability (with R&D product development team) for project success by assembling, evaluating, maintaining, and optimization of prototypes and pilot runs and capturing relevant formulation, such as sequence addition of ingredients and processing parameters. Prototype and bench samples production/storage/shipping, raw ingredients/samples inventory management and documentation management will be in scope for this position.
This position manages aspects of food safety plan and schedules requested activities with proper equipment allocation for R&D lab and pilot plant facilities. This position works with limited supervision.

Responsibilities
Lab and/or pilot plant activities: 70% of Time

• Coordination of bench top and pilot line activities to support various product development projects/initiatives: from ordering/weighing ingredients to production/evaluation/optimization of prototypes to packaging, and labeling prototypes samples.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab/pilot line equipment
• Maintain inventory management system for all pilot plant parts and supplies: raw and trial ingredients, packaging supplies and finished products (bench top and relevant commercial samples) by maintaining of agreed upon stock levels through re-ordering samples and adherence to shelf life (working closely with R&D team to achieve these duties).
• Execute food safety plan for lab operation.
• Ship and receive samples to/from various sites and personnel via appropriate carriers.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of lab and/or pilot line areas.
  R&D Documentation: 25% of Time
  o Lab and/or pilot line documentation: ingredient/sample records, inventory records, formulation and processing notes, cleaning records, shipping records, lab notebooks.
  o Conducting analytical measurements and helping with lab activities as needed for the product development scientists
  R&D Department Support: 5% of Time
  o Provide insight/recommendations into processing parameters for equipment and safety requirements
  o Support other R&D team members with running equipment and/or product development activities as needed
  
  Qualifications
• BS Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• 2+ years' experience in Food industry, with significant hands-on experience in bench top/pilot line sample production
• Experience working collaborative in team environment is required
• Demonstrated bench top/product development skills with successful record keeping and adhering to deadlines
• Ability to excel in dynamic fast paced business environment, demonstrated ability to self-motivate and manage multiple priorities/requests
• Demonstrated ability to work effective in team environment through excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to various sites as assigned
• Demonstrated ability in bench top/ pilot line sample production for Ready to Drink beverages, nutritional bars, and/or powder mixes

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!

Preeti Sehgal


PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $28/hr - $31/hr depending on exp
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

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