Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Application technologist in our application lab in New Century, KS. In this role you will be part of a team and assisting Application specialists and application manager on the various projects.

To perform this position successfully, the candidate should be able to perform the following tasks including, but not limited to:

• Able to perform the application of cultures and enzymes in wide range of products such as cheese, fresh fermented cultured products, milk and plant-based products.
• Assist application specialists on technical projects from experimental design to completion, which includes testing, analytical procedures, equipment set-up and preparation of materials.
• Able to follow the instructions and operate small scale equipment to produce trial samples.
• Operate various laboratory equipment to test the samples, collect, organize and analyze the data, and present the trial reports.
• Ability to learn and work on new equipment / laboratory instrument.
• Maintain the pilot plant equipment and laboratory instruments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in their work area.
• Manage ingredient inventory, ordering supplies, product shipping & receiving, and managing external product testing.
• Ability to work under fast paced work environment.

Job Requirements

• BS Degree, Food Science, or high school diploma with a relevant experience.
• 0 - 2 years’ work experience in food or dairy industry, analytical laboratory.
• Good time management skills and a team player.
• Good communication, verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills (Word / Excel / Power point etc.,).
• Knowledge in food safety, raw materials, food regulations, sanitation, and production process strongly preferred.