**Kelly Services is actively recruiting for a Lab Tech. for a Short Term Contract (End of June) opportunity in Union Beach, NJ.** Key Responsibilities: + Lead and drive savory modulation projects in cooperation with the Innovation Program Director and the Union Beach technical team. + Screening of new flavor modulation tools derived from molecule discovery, botanical research, and food science research. Understand their function as modulation ingredients and determine the best categories of use through sensory evaluations. + Development of application demos in market relevant bases that are optimized for showcasing IFF’s modulation capabilities. Elevate relevant market bases through use of culinary techniques and approaches. + Provide cross-functional leadership within global project teams, working closely together with project management office. Support the 5D stage gate process with all key stakeholders to ensure optimal delivery of new ingredients and technologies. + Act as the owner of modulation projects from conception to roll-out. Arrange update meetings and sensory testing plans for modulation materials. + Interact with broad range of stakeholders, including R&D, commercial flavorists, regulatory, operations, customers, sensory, and external partners. + Interact with key modulation customers regionally and globally to understand requirements and build solid relationships. Job Requirements Essential: + Four Year Degree/ (BS/BA in food science preferred). + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in applications at a consumer product goods or flavor company + Fluent in English. Additional languages are desirable. + Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills. + Extensive knowledge of savory modulation tools and well versed in the challenges in sodium reduction / umami modulation. + Expert tasting skills and the ability to create and adjust base formulations based on customer’s nutritional requirements and taste preferences. + Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers and present new capabilities. + Proven artistic ability, presentation skills, project management skills. + Exploratory mindset, problem solving skills. + Drive for results, taking ownership and not afraid to go the “extra mile”. Preferred: + At least 10 years Food Applications experience + Culinary Degree Pay Rate: $15 - 28 an hour depending on years of experience. **If you feel you have the knowledge and expertise, apply today to connect with a Kelly professional who will work to enrich your life.** As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. 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