R&D Test Kitchen Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Austin, TX (Job ID 9567063)

Description

R&D Test Kitchen Technician

As a R&D Test Kitchen Technician, you will play a crucial role in evaluating new and existing food products and consumer goods. You will work closely with our client's R&D team to ensure product quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Evaluation: Assess vendor-proposed product samples for new and existing food products.
• Sensory Evaluation: Coordinate product cuttings and assist in the management of the Sensory Evaluation Program.
• Sample Preparation: Lead the cooking, preparing, and presenting of samples for all cuttings and code product samples.
• Equipment Management: Manage test kitchen equipment, including scales and thermometers, ensuring they are calibrated regularly.
• Inventory Management: Maintain an inventory of test kitchen supplies and order replacements as needed.
• Process Development: Develop and implement methods and procedures to improve interdepartmental communication and project monitoring.
• Technical Support: Serve as a technical resource to other technical functions and departments.
• Product Development Assistance: Assist Product Developers with research, data analysis, sensory results, and cutting results.
• Sample Management: Manage the receiving and storage of samples in the test kitchen, including unpacking boxes and logging samples into the database.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the consumer packaged goods industry (preferred).
• Experience in product development or quality assurance (preferred).
• Sensory evaluation experience and skills (a plus).
• Understanding of and experience in manufacturing processes.
• M-F; 8am-5pm/Flexible work hours

  Please submit your updated resume for immediate consideration.
 

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