The National Food Lab, a division of Eurofins, is a fast-growing company with a vision to be the destination for tailored solutions for the food industry – beginning to end.   Our mission is to provide services that help food, beverage, and supplement companies deliver safe, healthy and successful products.  We seek to make a positive impact in the advancement of food safety, quality and nutrition, fulfilling our corporate promise – to improve health and improve lives.

The National Food Lab’s best-in-class team provides deep technical expertise and extensive capabilities in product and process development, sensory science and consumer insights to offer unmatched end-to-end product development solutions. With our 45 years of excellence in product creation, development, and life cycle management, the National Food Lab offers support through our network of R&D development labs, test centers and pilot plants across 4 US sites in New York, Minnesota, Florida and Colorado.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
Group's key figures are approx. 3 billion Euros turnover, 400 laboratories across 44 countries and more than 35.000 staff.

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Under direction, independently executes:
  • bench-top experiments and formulation work
  • nutritional and component analysis
  • pilot plant trials, shelf life studies, and sensory studies
  • experimental design
• Plans activities such as calculating ingredient quantities, production timing, and planning own weekly schedule
• Supports pilot plant trials; prepares samples for processing, operates processing and/or packaging equipment, and collects data. Produces samples of good quality.
• Interfaces with ingredient suppliers; orders ingredients and requests documentation. Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.  
• Makes suggestions for modifications in experimental approach and proactive feedback on next steps based on results.
• Occasionally (up to 10% of time) has to travel overnight, weekends, interstate and/or international travel. 
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must be a team player who is professional and presentable.
• Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs.
• Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature and findings in the industry. 
• Learns and demonstrates departmental procedures and policies
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens
• Required to handle and evaluate all types of foods and ingredients derived from plants, animals and synthetically manufactured

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other related field
• Minimum of one year manufacturing experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with additional hours, as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lafayette, CO are encourage to apply.

What we Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Salary range: $55,000-$75,000 annually 

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.