Senior Lab Technician - R&D
Tropicana Brands Group

Job Info

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About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Senior Laboratory Technician to support the Research and Development team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be a Full-Time position responsible for ensuring our Chicago Innovation Center functions flawlessly and our Product, Process and Package development needs are met. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 100% on-site position at our Innovation Lab Center.

Hours: 1st Shift - 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support our Innovation and Productivity Initiatives
• Oversee the operation of our Chicago Innovation Center
• Define areas of opportunity for efficiencies, safety and agility
• Assist our R&D in product, process and package introductions
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies
• Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
• Lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels
• Create great tasting, fresh, and nourishing new products for introduction to the portfolio of Tropicana Brands Group products
• Run lab equipment including but not limited to titrators, pH meters, refractometers, laboratory hoods, lab scale pasteurizers, scales, etc. (training will be provided). Experience with operation of Microthermics Pasteurizer a plus
• Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings and sharing data in a scientific manner
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab equipment and train others in operation of equipment
• Support Site Lead with managerial operations, ensure visitors follow established protocols, support with required Landlord operations and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in the fields of Food Science, Chemistry or Biology
• Must be located in or near Chicago, IL or willing to relocate
• Must have 2-3 years' experience in a Lab position and a minimum of 1 year in the Food and Beverage industry or comparable industry
• Willingness to be on site daily at our Chicago Innovation Center during 1^st Shift
• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future
• Ability to thrive in a fast pace agile environment with limited direction and balance competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support building strong internal and external relationships and effectively communicate your work product
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
• Consulting experience with a focus on operations management
• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
• Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication

Benefits Overview:

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.

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