- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- 1+ years
The Lab Technician runs the day-to-day testing that keeps every Ultra Pouches batch consistent, safe and on spec. You’ll prepare samples, run routine analyses on raw materials, in-process and finished pouches, keep accurate records, and help the R&D team move new formulations from bench trials to production.
Responsibilities
- Prepare samples and run routine tests on raw materials, in-process blends and finished pouches (e.g. moisture, pH, weight and fill uniformity, active ingredient content)
- Operate, calibrate and maintain lab instruments such as analytical balances, pH and moisture meters, small scale mixers, sample pouch machine, and HPLC
- Organize flavor library and maintain lab inventory
- Support R&D with bench-scale formulation trials, flavor and stability studies, and shelf-life sampling
- Keep retain samples, reagents and standards labeled, logged and in date
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in chemistry
- Associate’s degree in biology
- Associate’s degree in food science
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
- Bachelor’s degree in biology