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Research &
Development Technician- R&D Food Science – Grand Rapids, MI
Job
Title : Research & Development Technician- R&D Food
Science
Job
Code : BHJOB3479_215789
Job
Type : Full Time
Category
: Biotech/Clinical/R&D/Science
Career
Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
: Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
: 0.00 Per Hour
Location
: Grand Rapids MI US 49504
Job
Description :
Research
& Development Technician- R&D Food Science
Every day, Kelly Scientific Resources (KSR) connects scientific
professionals with opportunities to advance their careers.
Current Needs: Currently
seeking a R&D Technician in Grand Rapids, MI for a temp to hire
position. The role
of the Research and Development Lab Technician is to assist the R&D
Formulators in developing products that are consistent with our
expectations for quality, safety, value and wholesomeness. This will
require the ability to prepare many different products in the lab and
plant accurately. The pay rate for this position is between
$10.00-$14.00/hour.
Job Requirements:
- The Product Development Lab
Technician is responsible for completing and documenting all
assigned projects.
- The Product Development Lab
Technician ensures that their tasks or projects move from inception
through completion in a timely manner. The projects can range from
blending test formulas for formulators, retrieval of ingredients
from plants, receiving ingredients and samples, maintaining
ingredient storage area, shipment of samples, to actual product
development projects.
- The Lab Technician must
also have an understanding of food safety, quality, allergens, and
the production process. These areas must all be accounted for during
the development process in order to engineer out possible future
issues.
- The Research and
Development Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining a current
and developing knowledge base of ingredient functionality.
- The Product Development Lab
Technician should be a self-motivated person with a drive to manage
multiple projects simultaneously. Their strong interpersonal skills
will allow them to communicate with suppliers as well as lab and
plant personnel to ensure successful project completion.
- Participate in R D s
involvement in the following:
- Plant scale up and initial
production
- Plant troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement
projects
Education and experience required:
- 5+
years of food industry experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in Food or
related sciences.
- Must be able to work from
bench-top and pilot plant development to plant scale-up.
- Must be profiscient in
formula calculations and specification writing.
- Knowledge of consumer
testing desired.
- Must be able to quickly
build strong cross-functional relationships with marketing,
regulatory, operations, engineering functions.
In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted
name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:
- Competitive
pay
- Recognition
and incentive programs
- Access
to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center
For immediate consideration, click the "Apply Now!" button,
or refer a friend by clicking the "E-mail this job" link
provided.
Kelly Scientific Resources®?has?grown into a $200 million
global business as the scientific business unit of Kelly Services. Our
staff of scientists provides scientific staffing to a broad spectrum of
industries including: chemical, cosmetics, food science pharmaceutical,
biomedical, consumer products, environmental, medical device, clinical,
petrochemical, and clinical research.
With more than 2,600 company-owned and operated offices in 30
countries, Kelly provides an incredible opportunity to job seekers all
over the globe. We invite you to bookmark our Web site and encourage you
to review it regularly for new opportunities worldwide: www.kellyscientific.com.
Kelly
Services—Celebrating 60 Years
Kelly
Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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