Job Description
The Associate Scientist role exists to provide support to the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI strategy of executing a program based on connectivity and T.I.M.E. to achieve industry leading innovation and technology support.
The Associate Scientist role is an entry level Product Development position to support basic product development initiatives, application testing and participation in internal/external technical training sessions.
Key responsibilities: Product Development, Technical Support & Service, Applications Testing / Development, Product Specifications, Product Improvements / Cost Savings, Competitive Audits, and Provides Technical Support Outside of the Application Area as Needed / Assigned
Competencies
Technical Skills – solid food science expertise, strong command of ingredients/functionality. Basic knowledge of fats & oils chemistry and processing. Knowledge of experimental design.
Judgment – decisive, exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Strategic Thinking – displays critical thinking skills, proactive in decision making and makes data based decisions
Problem Solving – leverages a proactive & creative approach to issues/roadblocks. Develops realistic action plans with clearly identified risks and contingencies
Qualifications
Education: BS/MS/PhD Food Science or related field
Related Experience: 0 - 2 years Product Development experience
Equipment/Software Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Additional Information
Essential Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical: The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to travel (approximately 15-20% of the employee’s time).
Sensory: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to use hand and fingers, handle, and or feel and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Mental/Reasoning: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and and/or board of directors. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
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