US|R&D Technician|Contractor

Description:

R&D Reference & Productivity Support

Schedule: 30 - 40 hrs/week, Mon Fri

Key Activities

• Assist with the Gold Standard Reference program
  • Coordinate bi-weekly with internal partners (Reference R&D, warehouse, manufacturing sites, 3 rd party storage) to ship out samples to plants or testing locations
  • Maintain and track reference inventory (products/pallets) from/to plants, R&D, and 3 rd party storage

• • Maintain and manage product inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage.

• • Lead Gold Standard Reference qualification reviews.
  • Manage and prepare qualification samples for internal sensory testing.

• Support PFNA Productivity Region team in product development work, including sensory tests, laboratory work, and process lab test runs.
  • Perform standard core technician duties such as ingredient inventory, sample management, material ordering, sensory test preparation, and trial participation.

• • Maintain and manage product and raw ingredient inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage.
  • Manage sensory and consumer testing requests and prepare samples for execution
  • Coordinate and manage internal product reviews
  • Manage analytical submissions and communicate results in an organized and timely fashion.
  • Order raw materials for experiments and trials, managing specifications, certificates, and other crucial documents for all
  • Coordinate logistical activities for the team, including UPS shipments and pallet pickups

• Maintain the quality lab and inventory and discard samples when expired with communication to project owners of expiration date
• Other tasks as required.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of High School degree with some college preferred
• Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong communication skills, with emphasis on prompt and clear responses to high email and Teams message traffic
• Can lift light weights up to 25 lb
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently to meet or exceed deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change

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Additional Details

• What is the maximum hourly pay rate you want to pay to the temporary worker? : 25.00
• Work Hours (eg. Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM) : Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4PM
• Actual Job Title : Reference/Productivity R&D Contractor
• Actual Work Location : Provide a complete address if actual work location differs from the work location selected above.
• Job Type : White Collar
• Sub Function : R&D
• Anticipated Schedule : Full Time
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• Contractor Name (provide a name if you have identified a person for this job posting) : (No Value)
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