R&D Lab Tech

Food Manufacturing company in North Fort Worth is looking for experienced R&D Lab Technician.
Responsible for ensuring the quality of all processes from raw materials to finished products through inspection, diagnosis and record keeping. Ensure compliance with all Quality Programs and food safety initiatives to ensure the production of safe and high quality products.






Responsible for:


Using lab equipment for weighing and/or analyzing materials viscosity, salt, pH, Brix (solids), sieve, bulk density, temperature

Accurate formula weigh-ups and the recording of all pertinent data

Using lab processing equipment blenders, tumbler, oil and/or tack spray

Ability to perform organoleptic and sensory testing; color, flavor, water dilutions

Identify and understand function of a raw material, ingredient, as it relates to Circle U Foods' products and ingredients

Understanding product specifications

Knowledgeable in R&D laboratory protocol with regards to handling of retained samples

Knowledgeable and understand ingredient classification and numbering system

Knowledgeable in all production functions

Ablility to identify, verify and secure raw materials from storage/production facility; follow proper reporting protocol

Managing materials, supplies and equipment inventory

Ability to accurately and timely communication on R&D, QA/QC procedures and customer processes and preparation methods

Knowledgeable of technical documents from vendors, customers, internal, including label regulations and formula calculations

Set-up and conducting panel testing

Auditing and conducting first production runs

Ability to provide training to incoming lab personnel and production employees

Other duties as assigned






work experience requirements






Two (2) Years of applicable experience

Food industry experience preferred






education requirements






Science degree preferred

Applicable experience may be used to substitute for educational requirement








Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Food Manufacturing experience Lab Technician Research and Development Quality Control Formula work Leadership Skills Bilingual Excellent Smell and Taste receptors Flexible Teamplayer