Lab Technician

Food Lab Technician

$22-24/hour – Rotating Shifts - Contract

Astrix Technology is seeking a Laboratory professional to join our client’s Food Product Development team in Plymouth, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Chemistry or Food Science with several years of frying experience in a food service setting.

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts: 6:00am - 6:00pm
• Work 2 days, 2 days off, work 3-day weekend, 2 days off, work 2 days, have 3-day weekend off. Does include holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct frying tests per study plan and instructions
• Clean and maintain fry kitchen and storeroom facilities
• Blend edible fats and oils for frying study
• Document and conduct routine laboratory tests on food products and oils
• Assist food scientists with sensory evaluation and other delegated tasks.
• Collect test data
• Comply with strict safety rules and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or above
• Ability to conduct routine tasks independently
• Ability to collect test data and prepare reports detailing results
• Document and maintain laboratory records and study documentation
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to lift 50 lb. routinely
• Ability to stand and conduct frying test for eight hours on daily basis

Preferred Qualification:

• BS in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
• 2 years of frying experience in food service restaurant or industrial frying

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