Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Requisition ID: 52670 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the roleThe Research, Development & Application (RD&A) Sample Technician is primarily responsible for all activities related to preparation of samples and supporting RD&A function. This role contributes to sampling reliability and is a key support to the Kerry RD&A team. Working hand in hand with our scientists and commercial teams by ensuring timely response on sampling, which directly impacts on project delivery and customer centricity.In addition, this role will help maintain RD&A facility excellence, stock control, shipping logistics and compliance to expected GMP's, housekeeping, health and safety standards. Key responsibilitiesExperience in weighing, compounding/processing/spray drying and sample making in a food ingredients manufacturing environment.Prepare recipes in accordance with methods provided.Responsible for sample preparation for evaluation, customer trials, product approval, market promotion and customer presentations.Label and pack samples in accordance with standards.Ensure retention samples are collected and stored appropriately.Maintain sample stock level within expiry for efficient supply to customers.Responsible for material preparation for trials and support during trials.Receive and dispatch goods for RD&A.Finished goods, raw material, packaging, and other consumables ordering and maintaining stock control when required.Collect and replenish of raw materials from manufacturing plant as per protocol.Maintain record documentation and upkeep of equipment.Participate in quality improvement for the function.Support and follow Good Laboratory Practice manual expectations.General housekeeping of all work areas.Support and assist RD&A team to efficiently perform.Other duties and project work as required. Qualifications and skillsMinimum Certificate - Diploma in Laboratory techniques, technical field, or any other related discipline1-2 years of laboratory experience in weighing, compounding/processing and sample making in a food ingredients manufacturing environment.From a food and beverage manufacturing company with HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000 certified environment.Computer literacy and good mathematic are essential (weighing out samples).Meticulous and ability to maintain high accuracy and repeatability in sample making is criticalStrong team player, interpersonal, communication skill and with a commitment to fulfil customer needsAble to work independently with minimum supervision and be able to work in a team environment.Ability to meet deadlines, self-managed and ability to handle multiple tasks with speed and high accuracy Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.#J-18808-Ljbffr
