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Laboratory Technician from Joulé
Cockeysville, MD 21031
About the Job
Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
Type: 6-month contract to hire based on performance
Start date: Immediate
Are you a recent graduate eager to gain invaluable lab experience? Our client, a leading food manufacturing company renowned for its exceptional workplace culture, seeking motivated individuals like you. With a strong emphasis on internal growth and endless career advancement opportunities, this company is the perfect place to start your professional journey. Join a dedicated team focused on sensory and shelf life studies, where your contributions will make a real impact.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize all senses for the evaluation of food and beverage products, including aroma, flavor, and color perception
- Prepare and conduct product quality sensory evaluations on sensory samples, including product preparation, sensory panels, data collection, and reporting.
- Execute sensory shelf life studies of finished seasonings.
- Receive shipment samples from internal stakeholders.
- Ship samples to plants.
- Maintain and manage controls/references for sensory evaluations.
- Keep lab stock and supplies organized and assist in upholding company standards.
- Manage the seasoning database, including data entry and overall data management.
- Document and file sensory data accurately.
- Handle the disposal and storage of seasoning production samples.
- Assist in the preparation and evaluation of sensory samples.
- Train sensory panelists.
- Support customer complaint resolution and corrective actions.
- Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field preferred, or an Associate degree.
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2 years of lab experience strongly preferred, or a highly motivated recent graduate.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency with basic sensory lab equipment such as scales, thermometers, and hotplates.
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