Lab Tech Supervisor

Our team in Charlotte currently has an opening for a Lab Tech Supervisor

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary :

This is a role for someone who is intimatelyfamiliar with functional blends and premixes used in the food industry. Theright person will have hands on experience with formulating blends of gums andtextural stabilizers used in food applications such as dairy, bakery,beverages, processed foods, pet foods.

The role primarily entails working with sales, formulating new blendsbased on customer needs, validating blend functionality in finished productapplications, defining blend specifications and testing criteria, assistingoperations in scaling up benchtop blend recipes to full scale production.

Thecandidate will be familiar with general consumer trends, food regulations, andall basic food safety protocols. and must be able to communicate effectivelywith technical and commercial team members.

In this role, the candidate willhave high visibility as part of the broader Colony Gums-Brenntag’s Innovationand Applications’ team.

Project types could include creating competitivematches, cost reduction, innovative functional blends.

Job Description :

• Follows direction and works independently on projects.
• Conducts investigations using established testing methods and procedures.
• Communicates well with varied audiences with an attention to details.
• Executes experimental plans and preparation of reports and presentations
• Has problem solving and project management skills.
• Works well with groups within the company (quality, supply chain, business development, sales, and marketing)
• Seeks opportunities for continued learning in food ingredients and applications, analytical testing, project management, and technical presentations.

This is a role for someone who is intimatelyfamiliar with functional blends and premixes used in the food industry. Theright person will have hands on experience with formulating blends of gums andtextural stabilizers used in food applications such as dairy, bakery,beverages, processed foods, pet foods.

The role primarily entails working with sales, formulating new blendsbased on customer needs, validating blend functionality in finished productapplications, defining blend specifications and testing criteria, assistingoperations in scaling up benchtop blend recipes to full scale production.

Thecandidate will be familiar with general consumer trends, food regulations, andall basic food safety protocols. and must be able to communicate effectivelywith technical and commercial team members.

In this role, the candidate willhave high visibility as part of the broader Colony Gums-Brenntag’s Innovationand Applications’ team.

Project types could include creating competitivematches, cost reduction, innovative functional blends. This is a role for someone who is intimatelyfamiliar with functional blends and premixes used in the food industry.

Theright person will have hands on experience with formulating blends of gums andtextural stabilizers used in food applications such as dairy, bakery,beverages, processed foods, pet foods.

The role primarily entails working with sales, formulating new blendsbased on customer needs, validating blend functionality in finished productapplications, defining blend specifications and testing criteria, assistingoperations in scaling up benchtop blend recipes to full scale production.

Thecandidate will be familiar with general consumer trends, food regulations, andall basic food safety protocols. and must be able to communicate effectivelywith technical and commercial team members.

In this role, the candidate willhave high visibility as part of the broader Colony Gums-Brenntag’s Innovationand Applications’ team.

Project types could include creating competitivematches, cost reduction, innovative functional blends.

YOUR PROFILE

Education and Experience :

• B.S. of M.S. Degree, Food Science
• 5-10 years of work experience in a food company specializing in mixing & blending hydrocolloids and other functional ingredients
• Hands-on dry blend formulation experience
• Knowledge of food processing and operations

OUR OFFER

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k).
5 days ago