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Food Product Analyst –Taunton, MA
Tracking Code
2237
Job Description
Position Summary
Offer problem
resolution, as applicable for any client issues identified, highlighted or
questioned with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client
relations.
Objective
Provide proactive
assistance to clients by identifying and resolving product issues, along with
providing timely and accurate test results and information to both internal
and external clients that meet or exceed their expectations.
Major Roles &
Responsibilities
- Understand and interpret
standards for appropriate test methods, providing direction to techs
- Reviews contract requirements
prior to testing in order to assure adherence to client requirements
- Evaluate products submitted for
testing for quality / safety issues, providing direction to techs, as
required
- Prepare and evaluate a variety
of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods following
testing standards / specifications, providing direction to techs as
required. (As applicable per lab practices)
- Conducts testing or analyzes a
variety of consumer products samples for basic bench analysis and
limited analytical instrumentation using prescribed testing methods
following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample,
providing direction to techs
- Conduct testing on Food
products including, but not limited to, perceptual qualities, grading to
USDA Standards, percent solids/moisture, pH, viscosity, dimensions and
weight, and titrations (HBHF)
- Accurately record test data
- Train temporary employees on
sample preparation method and test methods, as applicable to site.
- Assist with department testing
in other areas, providing direction to techs, as required
- Prepares and reviews written
technical reports, as applicable
- Perform final review and
interpret data / reports, providing direction, as required. (As
applicable per lab practices)
- Prepares verbal and written
communication internal and external clients, regarding administrative
and technical issues, with direction
- Provides technical consultation
to internal and external clients in a limited scope with direction from
senior staff
- Interface with staff members
internally and at other locations on interpretations and to ensure
global consistency with direction from senior staff
- Research and development of new
testing services / methods, in a limited capacity with direction from
senior staff
- Write, train, implement and
update lab procedures, test protocols, and technical procedures.
- Calibrate, operate, and
maintain testing equipment, maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and
instrumentation
- Identify, troubleshoot and
resolve technical issues
- Maintains up to date knowledge
of current regulations and products to be tested
- Interacts with government
agencies to review and interpret regulations under a limited capacity
with direction from senior staff
- Assists in developing materials
for and conducting client visits and educational tours, as applicable
per lab practices)
- Prepares quotes with client
services, assisting with identifying appropriate standards / protocols
for testing, providing direction. (As applicable per lab practices)
- Adhere to the requirements of
the BV-CPS Quality System and assist with the implementation and
maintenance of the Laboratory Quality System
- Provide feedback to department
Manager regarding departmental systems, processes and recommendations
for improvements
- Provide technical support to
Technicians / External Clients
- Provide technical training to
internal staff
- Other duties as assigned by
Supervisor/Manager
Required Skills
Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities
- Method development skills
- Strong written and verbal
communications skills including the ability to communicate effectively
in a group setting
- Organizational and time
management skills
- Ability to perform multiple
tasks
- Ability to organize and
prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
- Individual and Team work ethic
– ability to mentor
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Technical problem solving and
process improvement skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrate knowledge of and
ability to interpret applicable regulations, standards, and protocols
- Knowledge of statistical
analysis tools a plus
- Possess and demonstrate
knowledge of food science, chemistry, laboratory procedures and
equipment with emphasis on Food chemistry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and
ability to interpret FDA and other applicable regulations/standards.
- Ability to critically evaluate
data
Required Experience
Experience and
Educational Background Required for the Job
- 4 year Science or related
degree with 2 years related technical experience; or
- 2 year related degree and 4
years related technical experience
Job Location
Taunton,
MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
US
Dollar (USD)
Internal Applicant Deadline
N/A
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