Technician, Product Development

About Imbibe

Imbibe is a dynamic high-growth food and beverage development company based in Niles Illinois. We specialize in developing creating and manufacturing beverage flavors ingredient systems and finished food and beverage products. Our mission is to design ingredients with impact for the food and beverage industry.

Since our founding in 1963 Imbibe has been at the forefront of flavor innovation and product development. We offer a comprehensive range of services including full product development taste modulation and finished product solutions. Our state-of-the-art campus features an Innovation Center and Pilot Plant that enable us to tackle industry-wide taste and texture challenges ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality products.

At Imbibe we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous improvement. Our values of collaboration accountability and entrepreneurship drive us to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We also believe in giving back to the community. Through various initiatives we support efforts to combat food insecurity in the Chicagoland area by donating ingredients and our time.

If youre passionate about the food and beverage industry and eager to make a meaningful impact Imbibe is the place for you. Lets create something extraordinary together!

The Technician plays a supporting roledriving for action and results to further internal and external project progress. This individual works both within the Product Development team assisting others under the direction of experienced R&D staff as well as individually on assigned project work. The specific day-to-day tasks may vary but include Pilot Plant batching analytical testing sample preparation and shipment and support for shelf life studies.

• Batch package and ship product samples for client evaluation third party laboratory or consumer testing.
• Batch and prepare formulas for processing in the Pilot Plant. General awareness of processing equipment.
• Conduct analytical testing on raw and finished product samples including but not limited to pH titratable acidity total solids/moisture particle size Brix density viscosity and color.
• Monitor shelf life for given projects and pull product samples at regular intervals for analytical testing.
• Keep detailed records of batched formulas analytical testing data shelf life data and collaborate with the Product Development Engineering and Sensory teams to produce formal reports when needed.
• Execute other duties as assigned within established SOPs and participate in SOP revision optimization and creation with other R&D stakeholders. Participates in training and onboarding initiatives.
• Maintain clean and organize all work areas including participation in maintenance of communal workspaces.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.

• Associates Degree in related field
• Detail-oriented work style with a team-centric mindset.
• Comfortable with a brisk working pace and environment of changing priorities.
• Must be able to sit stand or remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• May occasionally need to move lift or transport containers of ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to food and beverage product tastings which may include allergens.

• Experience in a food manufacturing facility and/or laboratory.
• General familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Excel SharePoint and Word.

• Typical office setting for most desk work and paperwork including use of standard office equipment.
• Typical food/beverage laboratory and pilot plant setting for all hands-on development work including the use of standard laboratory equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range listed represents the expected earnings for this role. The low end of the range reflects the starting salary for candidates with less experience or qualifications that meet the basic requirements for the position. The high end of the range reflects potential earnings for candidates with extensive experience specialized skills or qualifications above the standard requirements for the role.

Imbibe supports employee well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision care
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and match
• FSA and HSA account
• Generous company holidays PTO and sick time
• Onsite gym and wellness opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning and professional development opportunities