Duration: 3 – 6 Months

About the Role:

This is will be an internal facing role, supporting the R&D team in Shanghai.
In this role, the Lab Technician will be responsible for following prescribed procedures that involves carrying out tests to set specifications and standards, assist our RDA scientists in sample preparations, product development, testing, pilot plant and upscaling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts testing of R&D samples in line with predefined procedures, for compliance with product performance and specification requirements (taste, colour, functionality)

• Planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments/application based trials

• Ensures all outputs are recorded according to established protocols. Documents all testing results and research notes in lab books and computer databases.

• Maintains adequate stock of raw materials and ingredients that follows established procedures in relation to laboratory maintenance and stock control.

• Maintains laboratory, including upkeep of equipment, stocking of supplies and general cleaning of work areas. Maintains test equipment and components to eliminate measurement error thereby reducing product failure

• Records results in an appropriate manner & communicates results R, D&A Scientists

• Provides technical support and participates in other R, D&A activity as required

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate / Diploma in relevant Food Science subject.
• Internship or part-time experience as laboratory technician is preferred
• Operates in a testing laboratory / food science environment. Ideally laboratory and pilot scale environments
• Knowledge on HACCP, manual handling, safety, chemical handling

Competencies Required:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to clarify, recognize and communicate priorities according to projects being worked on
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player