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Associate
Scientist - Food Science
State/Province:Middleboro,
MA Country:United States
Salary:Open Duration:Full
Time
Requisition Number:1512 Date Posted:10/29/2010
Company Overview
For 75 years, Ocean Spray?s logo has been an
enduring symbol of what we stand for ? taste,
health & heritage. We are an agricultural cooperative formed in
1930 by three cranberry growers who shared a common goal of expanding
the market for their crop. In addition, we are North America?s leading producer of shelf-stable juice
drinks, and continue to be the best-selling brand name in this category
since 1981.
At Ocean Spray we understand the value of working together, while
knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company?s
success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on
people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal.
The same sense of opportunity, resourcefulness and innovation on which
the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray today!
Position Overview
The Research and Development Department at Ocean Spray Cranberries,
Inc. is looking to hire an entry levelAssociate
Scientistwith a primary focus of supporting
the analytical laboratory - conducting food analytical testing of
incoming ingredients and products. The Associate Scientist will be
responsible for the timely testing of ingredient samples submitted for
evaluation, including safety, authenticity, quality and physical
parameters, and for sample and data management.
This person will also be assisting in other laboratory analyses in the
pursuit of overall operational efficiency, such as in the evaluation of
corporate quality and product development projects, and general
laboratory administration. Familiarity with standard sample preparation
protocols, general laboratory procedures and the operation of modern
laboratory instrumentation and associated data processing systems
including HPLC and IC is important.
Requirements
Minimum Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
Bachelor?s degree in food science, chemistry
or related field and at least 1 year of food science/analytical
laboratory experience is required. Master?s degree would be beneficial. Industry or
food laboratory experience is a benefit.
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word
and Excel. The ability to work well with all levels of the organization
from shop floor to senior management is mandatory. Statistical analysis
knowledge is an added benefit.
Candidates must be Competent in:
Data Management:Utilizes data collection,
analysis, maintenance, application, and refinement methods to make
fact-based decisions and influence others.
Problem Solving/Analysis:Systematically
identifies, analyzes, and solves issues and problems to reach optimum
solutions in a timely manner.
Design/Preliminary Development:Identify
and develop technically feasible prototypes that meet consumer and/or
operational objectives.
Technical Communications:Communicates
complex information in both written and verbal form to audiences of
differing technical understanding. This may be internal and external
customers; i.e. employees/vendors/suppliers.
Accountability and Follow Through:Holds
self and others accountable to stated goals and objectives and drives
the completion of projects and initiatives.
Project Management:Designs,
plans and manages projects to deliver value added solutions within
defined time and cost parameters.
Teamwork and Integration:Shares
and achieves common goals with internal and/or external teams.
Leadership:Proactive
in generating and communicating ideas and information to peers and
functional management. Leading by example, follow proper procedures as
detailed in the operating guidelines and principles.
Compensation/Benefits
Compensation and benefits are high on everyone?s priority list, so it?s
high on our list too. That?s
why Ocean Spray provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits?including programs that protect your
health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable
you to balance your work and family life.
Ocean Spray is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AAP/M/F/V/D.
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