Laboratory Food Application Technician - Synectics : Job Details

Description

• Technical: Help design and execute sensory tests (discrimination, descriptive) and quantitative consumer tests (hedonics) using standard sensory software
• Conduct routine analysis, interpretation, and reporting of test findings
• Design screening & recruiting surveys for consumer tests based on criteria provided by internal or external clients
• Support qualitative consumer research methods through note-taking and other activities related to focus groups and other methods.
• Panel: Efficiently administer the activities related to sensory & consumer panel execution, working closely with panel coordinator to ensure smooth execution and panel administration, preparation of test materials, recruitment and management of assessors, test reporting and collation of information, respecting deadlines
• Assure compliance to Good Laboratory Practices for all food handling and preparation.
• Write documents related to panel execution (e.g. consent forms)
• Use internal systems to recruit and schedule panels when the panel coordinator isn't available

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field.
• 2 years of analytical analysis experience preferred.
• 0-5 years in a laboratory are accepted in food industry or related filed

Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.