The J.M. Smucker Co. · 3 hours ago
Senior Lab Technician, Research & Development
Orrville, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe J.M. Smucker Co. is a company that values community and employee support. They are seeking a Senior Lab Technician for their Product Development Team in Coffee Research & Development, responsible for brewing coffee samples, performing lab maintenance, and supporting product development initiatives.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Brewing coffee samples and submitting for product analysis and cupping
Performing general lab maintenance, utilizing brewing appliances, recording data, labeling, and tracking samples
Order and maintain inventory of all ingredients (green coffee, flavors, etc.) for the team; manage POs as necessary
Support Product Development Team in all product development initiatives by preparing experimental formulations at direction of project technical leads
Follow proper procedures for good laboratory practices (ensuring security, safety, GMP and quality)
Lead Benchtop lab runs and assures proper testing methods are taking place in the lab and/or Pilot Research Lab (PRL)
Perform standard operating procedures and test methods relevant to the job
Document, summarize, and report data from all product cuppings and studies; make special note of unexpected results or observations
Identify ways to improve methods and new ways to accomplish tasks
Assist with customer visit/event logistics as needed
Be an area owner, HSE Key Element, or Quality representative
Represent Product Development on the Coffee PRL calls and coordinate Product Development needs with the PRL team; submit test requests, coordinate pre-test reviews, monitor progress of test, and lead inventory management of materials from test
Qualification
Required
3+ years experience in a laboratory environment
Familiarity of GLP/GMP conditions
High School Diploma (Associate's degree preferred)
Strong attention to detail and capacity to learn data entry for multiple systems & scenarios
Demonstrated capability in analyzing data/situations & problem solving
Basic understanding of MS Office and familiarity with navigating Excel spreadsheets
Able to work independently and on a team
Preferred
Experience working in a laboratory within the CPG industry
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
5001-10000 employees
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