Lab Technician

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the worldIt also manufactures baked products, beverages and many more that are produced globally

Position: Lab Technician

Location: Hershey, PA, 17033

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 8.00AM 4.30PM

Job Details:

• Reporting to a Sr. Research Scientist and working at The client's Technical Center, the lab technician will support projects across Salty R&D team.he main function of a lab technician is to perform routine laboratory tests.

Basic Duties

• Perform inspection of incoming ingredients for label accuracy and temperature sensitivity Monitor and sample in process foods for pH, heavy metals, allergens, and temperature

• Perform sanitation duties through environmental swabbing and titrations Computer data entry of test results for proper FDA and USDA documentation

• Candidates will advance into taking on Document Control, Auditing, and Process Improvement duties with performance

Main Duties:

• Support set-up/clean-up of equipment needed for trials in the lab and pilot plant

• Support trials such as scaling ingredients and data collection

• Support lab clean-out and upkeep of lab

Typical Day:

Top Three Technical Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills,

• Basic problem solving and decision-making ability, time management skills

Must Haves (i.e., years of experience?) 0 (zero)

• Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable): MS office suite

• Industry Experience: 0 (zero)

Qualifications

• Excellent opportunity for recent graduates B.S. in Biology, Food Science, or related scientific field

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment Willing to work overtime as needed.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity