R&D Lab Technician - Onsite

Title: R&D Lab Technician - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Beverage/Food,
experimental results, experimental designs,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
interfacial science research projects, executing experimental designs, operating laboratory equipment, preparing beverages and concentrates,
laboratory, sample inventory of ingredients, supplies,
laboratory equipment,
beverage storage studies, concentrate storage studies, sensory evaluation,
conducting production runs, managing ingredient orders, product meets specifications,
bench work, laboratory equipment, sample preparation, inventory management, communication, organization, self-motivation, teamwork

Description:

Support interfacial science research projects by accurately executing experimental designs, operating laboratory equipment, and preparing beverages and concentrates
Maintain laboratory and sample inventory of ingredients and supplies
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
Implement and maintain beverage and concentrate storage studies
Prepare samples for analytical and sensory evaluation
Support Scientists in conducting production runs, managing ingredient orders, handling, ensuring product meets specifications

Required Job Skills & Years of Experience for Each:
Ability to flawlessly execute bench work according to experimental designs.
Ability to proactively and positively interface with scientists in order to assure timely execution of experiments.
Must be well organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning
Good communication skills (verbal and written), manage expectations of group support
Must be proactive, reliable and self motivated.

Essential Job Requirements:

PREFERRED SKILLS - Nice to Haves:
Outstanding team working skills, strong initiative
Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results
Computer Skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint

TOTAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Prior Beverage/Food experiences a real plus

CERTIFICATIONS:
AS/BS in a scientific field with bench work experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to lift packages with ingredients and cases with products-up to 50 lbs

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008