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Food Tech II – Buffalo, NY
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Job ID:
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Date:11/06/2009
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Location:Buffalo
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State:New York
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Degree:B.S./B.A.
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Salary:Not Specified Why?
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Job Types:
Food
Technol/Scientists
Job Description
Rich Products Corporation is known around the world as the
founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and the
leading supporter and solutions provider to the Food Service, In-Store
Bakery and Retail marketplaces. We are one of the world's premier
family-owned food companies with more than 7,300 associates worldwide.
We
currently have a great opportunity as a Food Technologist II. Please visit
our website at www.richs.com/careers to apply for this position or view
other exciting opportunities.
Plans
and organizes routine and non-routine research and development activities
concerned with the chemical, biological and/or physical nature of food in
order to evaluate and improve the quality of existing products and related
processes and to develop new products and processes
Prepares
prototype products using research lab, pilot lab, manufacturing facilities
and equipment, as required.
Develops
solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and
complexity applying technical knowledge and experience.
Sets-up,
operates and maintains pilot lab and research lab equipment.
Selects
and evaluates raw materials.
Designs
and conducts shelf life studies, including product and package performance
under various conditions and makes recommendations for appropriate
adjustments in product and/or package as required.
Makes
presentations of results and recommendations to various groups, both
internally and externally.
Works
collaboratively with ingredient suppliers and equipment vendors as needed
by project activity.
Coordinates
and completes small and medium projects or manages segments of larger
projects. Defines project objectives, organizing and prioritizing tasks and
conducting experiments and analyses.
Maintains
accurate, up to date records, laboratory notebooks and computer database
that repeatable and reproducible.
Performs
measurements and statistical analysis.
Performs
related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's
business objectives.
Ensures
the work environment is sanitary, safe, and orderly.
What
do I need to be considered a candidate? Bachelors Degree in Food Science or
related field with a minimum of 2 - 3 years related experience or M.S. in
related field and no job related experience.
PC
/ internet skills (Excel, Word, database, statistical software) and the
ability to create spreadsheets, computer analysis, report writing.
Proficient with relevant software tools (e.g. Optiva, Accolade, etc.)
Travels
regularly (up to 25% of time)
We
are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified
candidates to apply. As part of our efforts to provide a safe and
productive environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we
maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse
testing and background investigations
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