Parker Flavors · 9 hours ago
Lab Technician
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expParker Flavors is a company focused on food science and innovation, seeking a Lab Technician to contribute to their New Product Development process. The role involves preparing samples, conducting quality testing, and maintaining an organized lab environment while collaborating with various departments and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
Responsibilities
Record formula, notes, and costing into enterprise resource planning (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 retains of samples shipped to customers
Prepare sample and coordinate with Production to be shipped
Communicate with customer and Sales that samples have shipped
Record sample into customer relationship management (CRM) and ERP software for sales transaction
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
Respond to customer questions and requests for documentation
Conduct daily adenosine triphosphate (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 Quality Assurance Lead and Production
Conduct facility audit to ensure compliance with pre-requisite and food safety programs
Assist in maintenance of food safety management system (FSMS)
Support continuous improvements to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
Perform other related duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (food science preferred)
Food manufacturing as a technician, quality control, or similar discipline (0–2 years)
Lab experience
Aptitude of sensory evaluation with keen sense of smell, sight including color perception abilities, 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
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
Remain stationary at desk and use computer frequently
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
Preferred
Sample preparation for food manufacturing company
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Safe Quality Food (SQF)
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Company
Parker Flavors
Parker Flavors offers bakery, beverage, candy, and dairy flavors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Maryland Department of Commerce
2025-02-19Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Tim Parker
CEO
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