Lab Technician

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Who we are:

Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid avours, and other specialty ingredients.

For more information about us, please click the link below:

https://frulact.com/

Why work with us?

·       Hourly Rate $22-24 (Dependent on Experience)

• Monday-Friday operation (Weekends off)
• Internal career/growth opportunities
• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Match
• PTO Accrual
• All PPE is provided
• Inclusive environment

Responsibilities:

• Preparation & execution of formulas according to the parameters defined in the technical sheet; maintaining records
• Determination of the quantities of raw materials to be used
• Filling out the test sheets at the level of Raw Material code and respective entry guide
• Procurement with Raw Materials for the respective formula; raw material ingredientation
• Ensure weighing is accurate
• Transformation of Raw Material when necessary
• Packing of processed fruit and storage of remaining fruit
• Control parameters (brix; pH; viscosity; density; retained)
• Comparison (when necessary) with existing samples (refrigerator / freezer)
• Packaging identification
• Apply the preparation to the respective base for organoleptic tests
• Test new flavors / colours
• Insertion of all critical information and data in the software system
• Cross-functional responsibilities
• Ensure the stock of raw materials (segregation of raw materials out of date) and internal stock of packaging
• Ensure the cleaning, hygiene and tidiness of the workplace; good condition and conservation of laboratory equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology and/or experience in a related industry required
• Experience working in a laboratory setting required
• Minimum 1-2 years experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, CCPs and Food Safety (e.g. BRC) required
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.; be able to stand, bend, lift, twist, and turn for extended periods of time
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task and problem solve, be task and detail oriented, and work effectively in a team environment
• Must be safety and quality conscious

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

Frulact is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Frulact not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, military status. disability or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination