The Applications Lab Technician works within the product development group in the applications lab to flavor client products. The applications lab flavors new products as well as current products that require changes or updates. The application lab is vital to the growth and success of VMI Nutrition and requires strong employees with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities
 Work with project managers to meet product flavoring requirements
 Work with project managers to complete projects in order of priority
 Track and report raw materials that are picked from the warehouse in order to keep inventory levels accurate
 Develop skills in tasting and flavoring
 Report the status of projects to project managers and supervisor
 Work on projects that require the picking, weighing, and mixing of raw materials (picking raw materials will involve moderate lifting up to 55lbs)
 Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the lab and equipment within the lab
 Organoleptic approval of inventory received

VMI Nutrition is a privately owned SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS COMPANY. We provide BRAND PARTNERS with back-end services so they can focus on doing what they do best: BUILDING THE BRAND. We specialize in delivering best in class POWDERED NUTRITIONAL CONSUMER GOODS from the beginning of new product formulation and flavoring, all the way through sourcing, cGMP testing, blending, packaging, and logistics services. Our BRAND PARTNERS range from the largest sports nutrition companies and global direct sales organizations, to organic health food companies and small niche start-ups. Regardless of size, we provide and develop a trusted partnership with our clients by consistently delivering high-quality products for distribution through the retail, direct sales, or direct to consumer channels.

 Strong people skills and attention to detail a must
 Willingness to taste various samples of nutritional and supplemental powders (this includes samples that are not always pleasing to the palate and may contain stimulants such as caffeine)
 Previous laboratory experience preferred
 Understanding of units of measure such as ounces, lbs, grams, kgs, cc, ml, etc. Must understand how to convert back and forth between all units of measure
 Willingness to learn and attend trainings involving flavoring processes, procedures, and techniques
 Should not have allergies to the eight major allergens (egg, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, treenuts, wheat)
 Strong desire to be a part of a growing team and an interest in the nutrition industry
 Efficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Contact: Andrea Heglas
Phone: 801-954-0471
Email: andrea@vminutrition.com

please email resumes to andrea@vminutrition.com with the job title in the subject line. Please visit our website at www.vminutrition.com