Colorado based MycoTechnology, Inc. is a food technology company that has developed a novel food processing platform using gourmet fungi to transform agricultural products by improving taste, value and nutritional characteristics. MycoTechnology developed the world's first organic bitter blocker, ClearTaste™, which directly removes the need for sugar in foods by blocking the perception of unwanted taste, including bitterness, astringency, and other flavor defects in various food products. The largest food companies around the world are looking to use the technology to reformulate products to be healthier for consumers. ClearTaste™ is 100% natural, GMO free, chemical free, and certified organic. MycoTechnology recently introduced PureTaste™, a high quality, neutral tasting, complete vegan protein, that has the nutritional profile unlike any other protein on the market. Its PureTaste™ production facility will open in Q4 2018, creating over 60 new career opportunities.

Position Purpose:

The IT Specialist position is a key role in helping MycoTechnology excel during its rapid growth phase! If you have a passion for start-ups, building out processes and being a key player in making things happen, this job is for you! This team player will install, modify and make repairs to hardware and software systems, and provide technical advice and support to system users. This position will also manage all IT systems onsite, including but not limited to managing ISPs, networking and communications equipment, and company software (ERP, process control software, Office365 suite including SharePoint, etc.).

Essential Duties:

• Identifies and procures the hardware and software needed to satisfy company requirements.
• Installs hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drives on users’ premises.
• Loads appropriate software packages such as operating systems, networking components and office applications.
• Assists in the customization and adaptation of existing programs to meet users’ requirements.
• Provides telephone, in-person and online support to end-users.
• Coordinates activities with network services and information systems groups.
• Provides updates, status and completion information to manager and/or users, via voice mail, e-mail or in-person communication.
• Repairs or refers major hardware problems to service personnel for correction.
• Connects users to networks and provides initial training in facilities and applications.
• Administers e-mail and anti-virus systems.
• Assists in research and procurement of computer accessories and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for setting up new hire equipment and training on company programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced certifications a plus (Cisco, Microsoft, etc.).
• 3-5 years’ experience in progressive roles.
• Experience in setting up new networks, system, etc. a must.
• Technical Capacity.
• High Degree of ownership in all matters within the IT infrastructure.
• Experience in Procurement, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Asset Management.
• Proven ability to manage complex tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Company Benefits:

MycoTechnology is in the Denver metro area. We offer a competitive compensation package and a full benefits package that includes 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays.