Quality Lab Technician - Kerry

Requisition ID: 56143

Position Type: (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement:




About Kerry


Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.




About the role



Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.


160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066


The typical hiring range for this role is $24-27 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).


Shift/Working Hours: 2nd shift/ 8 hours





Key responsibilities



Job Description:


Physical Requirements:Must be able to taste meat products and no dietary restrictions.

Must be able to be exposed to and smell a variety of flavor and fragrance products, essential oils, and raw materials.

Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.

Must be able to see to operate equipment and interpret results.


Primary Purpose: To provide administrative, technical, and testing support to lab personnel and department.


Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Maintain log(s) of all samples for evaluation.

2. Prepare composite samples.

3. Perform visual and odor screening to become knowledgeable regarding raw materials and products.

4. Verify sample information.

5. Prepare materials and products for laboratory evaluation.

6. Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.

7. Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.

8. Maintain clean & safe lab equipment and environment.

9. Utilizes wet chemical, instrumental, physical, and or sensory methods to determine specification parameters of raw materials and finished products.

10. Submit evaluation results to respective areas involved

11. May perform other duties as required by the Department.

12. Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.



Minimum Requirements:

No dietary restriction

Basic reading and Math skills

Bachelor degree in Food Science or Chemistry.

Minimum of 1 - 3 years experience preferred


Working Environment:

Laboratory environment with some exposure to the production environment.

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Qualifications and skills



Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.

Must be able to see to operate equipment and interpret results.


Primary Purpose: To provide administrative, technical, and testing support to lab personnel and department.


Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Maintain log(s) of all samples for evaluation.

2. Prepare composite samples.

3. Perform visual and odor screening to become knowledgeable regarding raw materials and products.

4. Verify sample information.

5. Prepare materials and products for laboratory evaluation.

6. Learn sensory, physical, chemical, or instrumental evaluation methods.

7. Retrieve standards and generate worksheets.

8. Maintain clean & safe lab equipment and environment.

9. Utilizes wet chemical, instrumental, physical, and or sensory methods to determine specification parameters of raw materials and finished products.

10. Submit evaluation results to respective areas involved

11. May perform other duties as required by the Department.

12. Follows all quality, safety, and company protocols & procedures.



Minimum Requirements:

No dietary restriction

Basic reading and Math skills

Bachelor degree in Food Science or Chemistry.

Minimum of 1 - 3 years experience preferred


Working Environment:

Laboratory environment with some exposure to the production environment.






Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .


Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.


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Posting Type: DNI