Research & Development Lab Assistant - Fuji Foods USA : Job Details

Job Summary: Assist and support the R&D Manager and the department in the development of new products and improvement of existing products. Under the direction of the R&D Manager fulfillment of sample requests from customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Making experimental samples and performing various tests including sensory evaluation, moisture, pH and specific gravity measuring. Alongside management, conduct shelf-life studies and perform various tests including sensory evaluation, moisture, pH and color measuring. Preparing samples for customer requests including printing out recipes from the database, locating and weighing-out ingredients, making samples, packing, labeling, and shipping. Contacting ingredient supplies in order to request samples. Updating the E21 system with inventory changes. Preparing consumer product evaluations for the R&D personnel and the Sales team. Lab supply inventory management. Organizing samples and ingredients storage. Keeping lab room and lab equipment clean. Job Requirements: Being willing to taste, touch, and smell food samples and food ingredients. Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing and other activities necessary to perform job duties. The ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment. The ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work for project completion on a timely basis. Food industry experience preferred. Experience working with lab equipment preferred. Computer proficiency to include basic Microsoft Excel, Word, as well as Internet research skills. Experience using database system preferred. Follow safety standards in working with multiple services, tools, and equipment. Perform any and all other duties as instructed by leadership and management. Job Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills.