Temporary to Permanent Opportunity: Flavor Lab Technician / Lab Assistant

Job Description

Flavor Lab Technician / Lab Assistant (Entry Level)

About PROVA:

PROVA is a global, family-owned, women-owned French company established in 1946, and one of the top 10 leading vanilla extractors. Our ambition is to be the natural choice for sweet brown flavors worldwide, in the hearts and minds of our customers. PROVA’s major specialties are vanilla, chocolate, coffee, and caramel extracts and flavors. By choosing to stay focused, we offer great signature tastes, unique application-specific solutions, personalized customer service and strive to be the best at what we do.

Our philosophy:

PROVA's history has been built on the audacity of its people and their passion for taste. Sustainable development is at the core of who we are, and it's through taste that our philosophy is expressed: taste for daring (our rallying cry), taste for products (quality, sustainable sourcing), taste for others (our clients and stakeholders), taste for our own (our committed teams) and taste for life (respect for the earth and people).We trust our teams and help them grow. We are bold, agile, passionate about our work and ready to pass on our knowledge and know-how.

Position Summary:

Prova Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Flavor Lab Technician to support our Flavor Lab and assist in flavor creation efforts.

Focused on supporting the lab, preparing materials, maintaining inventory, and assisting with basic formulation and sensory evaluation. This is a learning and support role. This position is ideal for individuals beginning their career in the flavor industry and offers exposure to the full scope of lab processes.

Title: Flavor Lab Technician- Temporary Position with the Possibility to Transition to Full Time

Reports to: Certified Flavorist

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent Placement

Anticipated Schedule: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Onsite

Location: On-site in our Beverly, MA office.

Scope: Multi- departmental support

Team Size: N/A

Travel: Potentially up 5% travel is required, domestic and

international.

Compensation:

The Base salary range of $25-$27 per hour is based on years of experience. This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities – Flavor Technician

• Compound formulas to make and replenish stock as needed.
• Assist with weighing, dosing, and blending raw materials for flavor creation.
• Prepare flavors for evaluation following formulas developed by the Flavorist.
• Participate in flavor evaluations and sensory testing under guidance.
• Set up materials for evaluation, collaboratively with the team.
• Assist in applying flavors to food products when assigned.
• Take and register specifications data for new formulations.
• Organize and maintain laboratory inventory of raw materials, ensuring proper storage and shelf-life management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in compliance with company policies and Good Laboratory Practices.

Secondary Responsibilities (under supervision):

• Support research and development of new flavors and procurement initiatives.
• Document formulas and maintain records in company database software.
• Maintain database records of customer responses and statistical analyses.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School degree.
• Sensory awareness and evaluation skills (taste and smell).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Experience in the food, beverage or flavor industry.
• Coursework or background in chemistry, biochemistry, or food science is preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, particularly accurate weighing and measurement techniques.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may regularly be required to sit, stand, use hands, talk, hear, reach with arms, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.. The employee may regularly be required to move by pushing, pulling or lifting 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employees are required to implement and follow all good manufacturing/distribution policies and applicable food safety policies and procedures to support PROVA's commitment to Food Safety.

PROVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PROVA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Erin Peterson at [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Beverly, MA 01915 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person