R&D Technician

Primary Location :

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.” 

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Solina R&D Team is a dynamic group of problem solvers and flavor innovators. To be a fit for this team, you should be a person who thinks outside the box and a self-starter. The team is dedicated to supporting one another with a great teamwork mentality.

The main responsibility is to provide samples to Solina’s Foodservice, Retail, and Industrial customers. The incumbent will be responsible for managing incoming raw material from the plant, blending (seasoning, sauce and dressings) and shipping of samples and documentation of activities. Also to provide support with general cleaning duties in the lab. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. 

Follows all blending procedures (this to include dry seasoning, sauce and dressings) for fulfilling sample requests for internal and external customers including the recording of lot numbers.    

Follows procedures to assure a clean, safe and organized R&D lab. 

Maintains raw material ingredient/ packaging supply for the lab by ordering ingredients from the plant and documenting the material lot numbers for traceability. 

Maintains cleanliness of the sample department lab, and cleans equipment as required. 

Maintains labeling, storage and handling of raw materials for allergen compliance in the lab. 

Responsible for cleaning the refrigerators and freezers 

Provides support for the analytical testing results and providing information to the technologist. 

Maintains other records for internal needs as required. 

Processes shipping/ receiving paperwork online for FedEx, or UPS shipments, including tracking of shipments to support the lab.  

Calibrates equipment and instruments. 

Dishes including, washing, sanitizing, drying and storing them. 

Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.  

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE 

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be: 

Equipment Operation: 

Centrifuge 

Titrator- salt, TA 

Brix 

Hunter Color 

Desiccator 

Moisture oven 

Blenders 

Colloid Mill 

Lightning Mixer 

Viscometer 

Brookfield Viscometer 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.  

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with no assistance.  

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.  

Ability to plan, organizes, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.  

Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.  

Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed, effective communication skills. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

NO 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

NO 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions. 

Typically sits and stands for extended periods at a computer workstation. 

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment