Website Axelon Services Corporation
Axelon Services Corporation
Company : Axelon Services Corporation
Title: Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician
Location: Glenview, IL
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
pay rate: $35.50
Job Description:
Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations
Responsibilities:
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for sugar reduction and sodium reduction in Food and Beverage Client food and beverage products
- Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes
- Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results
- Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests
- Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
- Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis
- Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results
- Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information
- Write progress reports
- Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies
- Ensure laboratory safety
Requirements:
- B.S. in Food Science or similar field and
- 2 min years experience
- Ability to provide sensory descriptions of foods and beverages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good record-keeping and organization
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds