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QA/R&D Food Scientist –
Seattle, WA
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Job ID: ·
Date:12/11/2009 ·
Location:Seattle ·
State:Washington ·
Degree:B.S./B.A. ·
Salary:Not Specified Why? ·
Job Types: Animal Health, Quality
Control/Quality Assurance, Research & Development Job Description QA Position provides technical support in optimizing processes
and product specifications. Technologist conducts routine evaluations of
products and competitor monitoring. Position provides technical support to
QA, Operations and Sales and supports new product development initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepares quality control weight charts for all products
manufactured on both shifts and oversees their correctness. Directs
collection of samples of products from operating lines; checks and records
fill volumes and weights on charts. Informs production supervisors of out of
tolerance fill volumes, fill weights, or other substandard manufactured
products or processes. • Visually inspects labeling, coding and packaging of
finished products and supervises the same results from technicians. Informs
production supervisors and administrative staff of out of tolerance labeling,
incorrect coding or packaging. Informs QA/QC manager and/or QA/QC Supervisor
of same. • Conducts technical lab analysis of raw ingredients, products in
process, and finished products according to written specifications and
quality assurance procedures. • Develops new or enhanced testing procedures.
Conducts experimental analysis, evaluates results, and establishes quality
assurance or testing guidelines. Evaluates new technical procedures, methods,
equipment, or other resources used in R&D, product development, and
quality assurance. • Standardizes, calibrates and utilizes scientific
equipment such as pH meters, refractometers, moisture balance, weigh scales,
viscometers, and microscopes. Supervises the upkeep and accuracy of
standardization logs for the calibration of equipment and testing procedures.
• Develops and utilizes written analytical procedures, including the
manufacture, standardization and use of chemical reagents and solutions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: -Ability to organize, manage projects, and
set priorities to meet project dead lines. -Thoroughness and attention to
detail. -Ability to efficiently organize work tasks and time. -Good oral and
written communication skills. Bachelors or an advanced degree in food science
and technology, biology, microbiology, other food-related scientific
discipline or equivalent work experience is preferred. R&D
Food Scientist Scientist in the Foods Research and Development (R&D)
group, you will be part of a team developing new products and driving
innovation by demonstrating strong scientific principles. Provide technical
expertise to formulate, improve and commercialize food products in the
various categories. BS/MS or PhD in nutrition, biology, and chemistry,
seeking food scientists to use their knowledge to improve methods of
processing, canning, freezing, storing, packaging, and distributing food. Please
contact Lab Support at seattle@labsupport.com.
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