Laboratory Technician

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Laboratory Technician for the RDI department in Maia, responsible for finished product analysis, formula preparation, and testing of new flavors/colorants. Key Highlights: 1. Integrate the RDI department 2. Perform laboratory analyses of finished products 3. Prepare formulas and test new flavors/colorants Frulact is a multinational company, founded in Porto in 1987, with consistent growth. It positions itself as a player offering a portfolio of high-value-added "natural solutions" for the food and beverage industry. Our portfolio of solutions combines Food Systems (developed for the dairy, ice cream, bakery, and savory plant-based industries), plant-based solutions, and flavors. We are a team of nearly 900 people in full growth, with manufacturing facilities located in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany, and Switzerland), North America (Canada and the USA), and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). We are looking for a Laboratory Technician for our RDI department located in Maia: RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct Brix, pH, and viscosity analyses on finished products; Conduct density and residue analyses on finished products; Prepare formulas; Test new flavors/colorants; Compare (when necessary) with existing samples (refrigerator/freezer); Package and label packages; Record formula execution; PROFILE Academic qualifications equivalent to a technical-vocational 12th-grade education or a Technological Specialization Course in the laboratory field; Previous experience in laboratory analysis will be valued; Driver's license;