Duration: 12 Months Contract with possible extension

Job Description:

The environment will mix office space, lab, kitchen, and warehouse.

Provides technical support for all food product development activities. High emphasis on documentation, record keeping, reporting, sample storage, and sample demonstration preparation. The function allows staff to focus on broad strategic work.

Responsibilities:

New Product Development Projects - Assist Product Development Managers by managing documentation and new food product demonstrations across multiple categories. Receive, log, label, and store food product sample submissions. Maintain inventory management system of product samples.

Plan set-up and clean-up, assist with product evaluations/cuttings, as assigned, participate in cuttings, and evaluate the organoleptic quality of products, as required. Create and distribute demonstration reports to cross-functional teams.

Execute product sample testing, as appropriate per category (ex: pH, viscosity, texture analyzer, etc.). Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Finished Product Specifications - Create, update, review, and manage product files for finished product specifications in Albertsons internal specifications database system, including NLEA and ingredient statements, based on input and collaboration with supervisor, supplier, and cross-functional team members, as appropriate. Route specifications for approval.

Experience:

At least 3 years experience in a lab, manufacturing, or production facility plus the education listed above.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, food preparation, ingredient functionality, product formulations, and sensory evaluation procedures.

Thorough understanding of food safety and microbiology. Working knowledge of packaging technology to evaluate the adequacy of packaging.

Able to operate simple chemical and analytical tools and laboratory equipment (refractometer, pH meter, simple titrations, and various measuring devices.)

Excellent time management skills, sense of urgency, and desire to complete all assignments on a timely basis.

Education:

Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline preferred.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Pranav Khurana

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Internal Id: 24-22430