R&D Technician (Food Science/Sensory) - Onsite

Title: R&D Technician (Food Science/Sensory) - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
recording measurements, sensory experiments, sensory evaluation,
QA, R&D, GLP, GMP,
plant experiments, product inventory, product entries, purchase orders,
data entry, manufacturing site, inventory management, pilot plant trials,
organizational, communication, documentation, organization, collaboration

Description:

JOB DUTIES & REQUIRED SKILLS:
Capable of setting up benchtop, pilot plant experiments
Capable of managing product inventories, product entries, purchase orders
Support and lead pilot plant trials, product packing, shipping, labelling etc.
Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs
Capable of working in the lab under GLP/GMP practices
Accurate data entry, documentation, following the procedures is a must
Capable of interacting with other employees to independently identify and organize resources for execution of experiments.
Available for travelling to manufacturing sites to support trials when required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience in recording measurements and setting up sensory experiments.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Standard Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Good communication skills - oral and written (e.g. communication on telephone and internal to client)
Good organizational skills
Attention to detail
Works well in a team setting, working with QA/R&D work team on other aspects of project
Self-motivated and with initiative
Diligent and perseverant

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