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Food Scientist –
Northbrook, IL
Lab Support is partnered with an industry leader to
staff an opportunity for Food Science/Technologist candidates to work on
1st shift.
Responsibilities may include:
1.
Assist the R&D
supervisor in determining objectives & plans for satisfactory
completion of projects and experiments.
2.
Assist with multiple
ongoing projects.
3.
Conduct and or arrange
quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical,
microbiological, and physical properties of raw materials and finished
products.
4.
Prepare, review, and
evaluate experimental plans and data with assigned technicians when
necessary.
5.
Make products using
accepted formulas and recipes.
6.
Ability to follow and
amend standard operating procedures when necessary.
7.
Utilize laboratory and or
production equipment to perform test and or experiments on products.
Evaluate, record, and document all results and data appropriately (lab
notebooks, computer
8.
Conduct necessary
literature searches and maintain up to date information on technology
affecting assigned project areas.
9.
Investigate, develop and
integrate assigned project areas, concentrating on the pre-research and
development bench top or production testing areas. Determine the
possibilities, results and consequences of assigned testing and or
project areas to the company.
10. Assist as needed with final
reports and assessment of projects upon completion.
11. Collaborate as needed with
R&D supervisor and with various groups within company (engineering,
marketing, advertising, project management, etc.) to outline project
structure.
Projects could include
the following analysis, experience in these areas beneficial:
Wet Chemistry
(titrations, prepping solutions, pH), moisture analysis, proximate
analysis (fat, ash, protein, etc.), water activity, microbial analysis
(plating, streaking, isolating, identification), sensory
evaluation, headspace and packaging analysis/studies, shelf life studies,
microbial challenge studies, experience with preservative systems.
Requirements:
- BS
Food Science or related degree/experience
- Lab
experience including wet chemistry or microbiology
- Product
Development
- 0-3
years experience in Quality Control in the food industry.
- HACCP
knowledge is preferred
Go On Assignment
today!
Call:
800-998-3332 or apply on-line at www.onassignment.com
Excellent compensation
Complete benefits (Medical, Dental, short-term disability, life
insurance, 401(k)
Appreciation Bonuses
and much more!
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. RELOCATION NOT PROVIDED
Company: Lab Support, a division
of On Assignment
Salary: 15.00 - 25.00 USD /hour
Job Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee
Category: Biotech/R&D/Science
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