Contractor Research Scientist
Spectraforce
Hershey, Pennsylvania
an hour ago
Job Description
Title: Contractor Research Scientist
Location: Hershey, PA
Duration: 9-12 months
Description: The Scientist within the Sweets & Refreshment Product Development R&D Team 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. S/he is responsible for maintaining compliance on 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. Successful candidates will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. Scientist will also be responsible for learning to operate and maintain different pieces of lab and pilot plant equipment and documenting procedures for set-up, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment. A successful candidate learns 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, analysis, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and presenting / reporting results and conclusions to the team.
10% Other administrative tasks, and training (online and hands on)
Top Three Technical Skills:
1. 40% ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant
2. 30% ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally
3. 30% ability to collaborate with partners on a cross functional team
Must Haves/ Recessions (i.e. years of experience?)
· BS in Science/Engineering related field is desirable
· Food related work (specifically hard candy and gummies technology) experience is a plus
· Desire to work in the food industry and Hershey, PA area
· Ability to travel for work outside of the Hershey, 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 up 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
Industry Experience:
Great to have experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 38.00/daily.
Location: Hershey, PA
Duration: 9-12 months
Description: The Scientist within the Sweets & Refreshment Product Development R&D Team 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. S/he is responsible for maintaining compliance on 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. Successful candidates will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. Scientist will also be responsible for learning to operate and maintain different pieces of lab and pilot plant equipment and documenting procedures for set-up, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment. A successful candidate learns 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, analysis, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and presenting / reporting results and conclusions to the team.
10% Other administrative tasks, and training (online and hands on)
Top Three Technical Skills:
1. 40% ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant
2. 30% ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally
3. 30% ability to collaborate with partners on a cross functional team
Must Haves/ Recessions (i.e. years of experience?)
· BS in Science/Engineering related field is desirable
· Food related work (specifically hard candy and gummies technology) experience is a plus
· Desire to work in the food industry and Hershey, PA area
· Ability to travel for work outside of the Hershey, 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 up 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
Industry Experience:
Great to have experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 38.00/daily.