Flavor Lab Technician
Parker Flavors, Baltimore, MD, United States
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Are you passionate about food science and hands‑on lab work?
Job Responsibilities
New Product Development
NPD Samples
Record formula, notes, and costing into ERP and NPD software
Research and order raw materials for new products
Prepare new product or prototype samples for sensory evaluation, testing, and shipment to customer
Collect supplier documentation for new raw materials
Ensure QC tests are performed on new samples
Conduct shelf‑life testing of new products
Maintain records of samples shipped to customers
Standard Samples
Prepare sample and coordinate with Production to be shipped
Communicate with customer and Sales that samples have shipped
Record sample into CRM and ERP software for sales transaction
Lab Maintenance
Ensure lab is kept clean, stocked, organized, and secure
Maintain raw material and standard sample shelf inventory within shelf‑life dates
Order lab supplies and raw materials as needed
Conduct internal audit of lab to ensure compliance with Lean principles
Customer Service
Respond to customer questions and requests for documentation
Quality
Conduct daily ATP testing and protein residue testing and analyze data
Assist in daily sensory and QC testing
Communicate all out‑of‑compliance situations and product standards to QA Lead and Production
Conduct facility audit to ensure compliance with pre‑requisite and food safety programs
Assist in maintenance of FSMS
General
Support continuous improvements to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
Perform other related duties assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science (food science preferred)
Experience
Food manufacturing as a technician, quality control, or similar discipline (0–2 years)
Lab experience
Sample preparation for food manufacturing company (preferred)
GMPs (preferred)
HACCP (preferred)
SQF (preferred)
Skills
Aptitude for sensory evaluation with keen sense of smell, sight including color perception, and taste
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Dedication to product quality, thoroughness, detail, and consistency
Strong and proactive written and verbal communication
Time management with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office suite and CRM and ERP systems
Strong critical thinking capabilities
Knowledge of mass and volumetric units of measure and ability to convert them
Physical Requirements
See, smell, and taste products which may contain allergens (milk, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and soy), alcohol, and sulfites
Use generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food chemicals and cleaning chemicals
Remain stationary while conducting testing occasionally
Stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; majority of the workday
Climb ladder and mobile staircase, balance, kneel, crouch, and use extension pole occasionally [ZF1] [RJ2]
Remain stationary at desk and use computer frequently
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
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401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Are you passionate about food science and hands‑on lab work?
Job Responsibilities
New Product Development
NPD Samples
Record formula, notes, and costing into ERP and NPD software
Research and order raw materials for new products
Prepare new product or prototype samples for sensory evaluation, testing, and shipment to customer
Collect supplier documentation for new raw materials
Ensure QC tests are performed on new samples
Conduct shelf‑life testing of new products
Maintain records of samples shipped to customers
Standard Samples
Prepare sample and coordinate with Production to be shipped
Communicate with customer and Sales that samples have shipped
Record sample into CRM and ERP software for sales transaction
Lab Maintenance
Ensure lab is kept clean, stocked, organized, and secure
Maintain raw material and standard sample shelf inventory within shelf‑life dates
Order lab supplies and raw materials as needed
Conduct internal audit of lab to ensure compliance with Lean principles
Customer Service
Respond to customer questions and requests for documentation
Quality
Conduct daily ATP testing and protein residue testing and analyze data
Assist in daily sensory and QC testing
Communicate all out‑of‑compliance situations and product standards to QA Lead and Production
Conduct facility audit to ensure compliance with pre‑requisite and food safety programs
Assist in maintenance of FSMS
General
Support continuous improvements to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
Perform other related duties assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science (food science preferred)
Experience
Food manufacturing as a technician, quality control, or similar discipline (0–2 years)
Lab experience
Sample preparation for food manufacturing company (preferred)
GMPs (preferred)
HACCP (preferred)
SQF (preferred)
Skills
Aptitude for sensory evaluation with keen sense of smell, sight including color perception, and taste
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Dedication to product quality, thoroughness, detail, and consistency
Strong and proactive written and verbal communication
Time management with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office suite and CRM and ERP systems
Strong critical thinking capabilities
Knowledge of mass and volumetric units of measure and ability to convert them
Physical Requirements
See, smell, and taste products which may contain allergens (milk, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and soy), alcohol, and sulfites
Use generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food chemicals and cleaning chemicals
Remain stationary while conducting testing occasionally
Stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; majority of the workday
Climb ladder and mobile staircase, balance, kneel, crouch, and use extension pole occasionally [ZF1] [RJ2]
Remain stationary at desk and use computer frequently
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
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