• Evaluate current inventory to assist with product development, production scheduling, and maintaining inventory volumes.
• Manage sales and sample order fulfillment by reviewing product requirements and confirming the completion date based on current inventory or scheduling new production.
• Create matches for customers based on specific parameters including physical specifications and organoleptic descriptions
• Formulate prototypes and perform testing on derivatives of citrus oil to confirm continuity and viability of different products
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to maximize efficiency and accuracy in blending, and provide clear instructions and practical timelines to facilitate order fulfillment and shipment based on customer demand.
• Establish solid relationships with the sales team in order to ensure compatibility with client expectations of quality and service.
• Exhibit excellent time management skills while working from a task list as well as taking on other projects as assigned
• Analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples via gas chromatography (GC) and bench testing according to established SOP's
• Follow all Lab and Site safety and GMP rules. Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner and complete all paperwork correctly.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• This position operates in a laboratory environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Standing, walking, sitting, and manual dexterity are also required.

• This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

• This position requires less than 10% travel.

• B.S. in Chemistry, Food Science or related science or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three (3) years laboratory experience, preferably in the citrus or food industries
• Technical knowledge of citrus oils preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Project management skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Proven track record in problem solving and creative thinking
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment; flexible with moving targets and deadlines
• Must be a self-starter and able to interact with a variety of departments
• Technically proficient in the following standard chemical procedures and physical measurements: GC, pH, acid value, peroxide value, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, color, aldehyde content, and other standard tests.

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