Research & Development Scientist II

Summary

The Scientist role focuses on supporting all product platforms of R&D the daily duties of the scientist include: supporting the team with operating equipment ordering and handling raw materials, preparing new materials for internal and customer testing, conducting experiments maintaining lab reports performing routine testing becoming eligible in the formulations they are working with and analyzing and reporting results the role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of the food products. This role will also aid in shipping and receiving of finished good for tasting and shelf-life testing.

Responsibilities

• Support in the operation of all lab equipment, participate in sales/shipment projects, shelf-life studies, special projects, support Industrial trials and Elevated Quality Management
• Record observations, collect and prepare data for further analysis, prepare basic lab reports under guidance from R&D Manager
• Attend the scheduled planning and execution of the design of experiment with the direction of the scientists and team members
• Support preventative maintenance, calibrations, preparations, operating and CIPs on all current pilot laboratories and pilot plant processing and testing equipment. Follow the plant procedure for required maintenance on all pilot processing equipment and machinery for safety, quality or environmental concerns
• Participate in physical, chemical and sensory evaluations of food ingredients and finished products for Safe Quality Food
• Complete procedures to create, maintain and provide accurate records
• Procure ingredients and supplies internally and through external vendors either by project or by lead Scientist. Provide and maintain proper storage area for all items. Cycle count items to provide correct minimum/maximum counts and correct, ongoing inventory until end of project
• Coordinate with internal departments in managing shipments of ingredients to vendors within US and overseas. Finished Goods sales sample dispatch coordination with regional sales manager
• Be an active participant in discussions, workshops and informational meetings with our internal supporting departments
• Attend and participate in mandatory yearly Allergen, HACCP, GMP, Safety trainings and all other required meetings/training
• Complete additional work assigned, including special projects
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food/dairy science, Chemistry, Biology or related life science field.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in food/dairy manufacturing or laboratory science; or degree in a life science field (dairy beverage/application is preferred).
• Ability to operate pilot plant production equipment and laboratory testing equipment are required in the manufacturing of food and beverages.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in fast paced, entrepreneurships working culture.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance
• The ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures and instructions
• Knowledge of Sanitation, CIP and COP procedures preferred, and ability to work with chemicals
• Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, PowerPoint a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly define ideas, problems and solutions  
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work independently and in group settings
• Basic math and problem-solving skills required
• Working knowledge of PPE’s, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)