Research Scientist Job at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, Hershey, PA

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  • HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
  • Hershey, PA

Job Description

The Scientist is responsible for assisting other scientists on high complexity initiatives, leading workstreams within larger initiatives, and/or leading low complexity initiatives with support. A low to medium level of autonomy is required, depending upon the workstream. He/she is responsible for maintaining compliance with all GMPs and all food and people safety protocols in the lab and pilot plant. Work may be performed independently or under minimal supervision and routinely involves repetitive tasks on a daily or weekly basis. The Scientist will be expected to create trial plans and test protocols, write reports capturing results and conclusions, and present findings and recommended next steps for further work. A strong understanding of principles of food chemistry and ingredient functionality is desirable. A successful candidate will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. Scientists will also be responsible for learning to operate and maintain different pieces of R&D equipment and documenting procedures for the setup, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment. A successful candidate is learning how to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge while developing and sharing technical expertise within functional areas and cross-functionally within the organization.

Typical Day:

60% Partnering with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, making samples using equipment and new technologies, and cleaning equipment.

30% Developing trial protocols, entering data, analyzing, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and presenting/reporting results and conclusions to the team.

10% Other administrative tasks, and training (online and hands-on).

Must Haves/ Recessions (i.e., years of experience?)

· A BS in a Science/Engineering-related field is desirable

· Food-related work (specifically chocolate technology) experience is a plus

· Desire to work in the food industry and ***, PA area

· Ability to travel for work outside of the ***, PA area

· Ability to work overtime as needed

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

· Ability to develop and execute designed experiments on pilot-scale equipment.

· Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to handle allergens, including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs, and other food

ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing appropriate PPE.

· Experience with basic Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

· Ability to lift to 35 lbs.

· Ability to effectively plan and execute multiple priorities while being flexible and adaptive to change.

· General knowledge of food GMPs.

Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable): MS Office Project

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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