Sr. Lab Technician

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

 

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Nestlé’s Coffee & Beverage Division is on a mission to craft cups that uplift our consumers and better our communities. With brands like Starbucks, Coffee-Mate, Nescafé, Nesquik, Natural Bliss, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Blue Bottle, our diverse product portfolio is brimming with rich and fulfilling opportunities for motivated individuals. Our offices provide an inspiring and high-energy work environment that fuels our fast-paced growth, and our field-based positions across the country ensure that we are fully immersed and positioned to pioneer the coffee and beverage market. Across our organization, we are creating a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm in order to delight our consumers and shoppers every single day. Together, we will elevate everyday moments with each sip.

 

The Technical Application Group (TAG) Sr. Lab Technician has responsibility for supporting both lab management and product development activities essential to the Innovation and Renovation portfolio of Coffee. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in Food Science and previous laboratory experience. The Sr. Lab Technician should be responsible with a high level of integrity, able to follow protocols and instructions and a team player that shares the team’s passion for driving Innovation with the highest quality standards. Strong communication skills and ability to organize work are required.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support product development by executing prototyping and formulation work under the TAG Specialist guidance
• Support TAG Specialist by performing analytical testing
• Support TAG Specialist by organizing product tastings for recipe approval
• Support TAG Specialist by leading shelf life studies, responsible for organizing the sample preparation, tasting coordination as well as results reporting and archiving
• Support TAG Specialist throughout the Technical Acceptance process with sample and documentation preparation, as well as sample shipment within and outside of the United States
• Support TAG Specialist with the creation of “IN/OUT” product specifications to be provided to factories
• Support sample preparation at Consumer Testing location if needed
• Support execution of GLPs in the lab and follow safety rules and procedures
• Organizes laboratory records and files
• Supports laboratory activities to ensure that high quality standards of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene are maintained
• Manage and maintain product samples, according to GLPs for product storage and handling
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of stock materials, flavors and supplies
• Responsible for routine laboratory compliance and maintenance (Calibration, equipment testing, repairs) in adherence to Nestlé requirements
• Ensures correct recording of laboratory and quality records in compliance with the factory Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS), including storage and retrieval of records
• Responsible for samples and documentation preparation for shipment within and outside the United States
• Manage and organize incoming and outgoing shipments in a timely manner
• Organizing and maintaining storage areas to accommodate samples
• Support TAG Specialist with material ordering for trials, recipe entry and Technical Approval process documents

 

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of combined educational and work experience
• 1+-year laboratory experience, preferably in food industry
• Technical training in scientific or food-related field
• Food science or technology background will be a plus
• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry preferred

 

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