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Food Research Scientist (ONSITE)

Food Research Scientist (ONSITE) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Hershey, PA .

• Pay Rate: $32-39/hr
• ONSITE in Hershey, PA

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Food Research Scientist within the Chocolate Product Development R&D Team is responsible for assisting other scientists on high complexity initiatives, leading workstreams within larger initiatives, and/or leading low complexity initiatives with support. A low to medium level of autonomy is required depending upon the workstream. He/she is responsible for maintaining compliance on all GMPs and all food and people safety protocols in the lab and pilot plant. Work may be performed independently or under minimal supervision and routinely involves repetitive tasks on a daily or weekly basis. The Scientist will be expected to assist the assignment leader in preparation and execution of a large production run in the Technical Center Pilot Plant via equipment testing, creation of protocols, process monitoring, and regular documentation. Scientist will also be responsible for learning to operate and maintain different pieces of R&D equipment and documenting procedures for set-up, operation, and cleaning.

• Assist in the creation of employee schedules and provide coverage of breaks to maintain adequate staffing levels and complete production goals.
• Ensure team members are following good manufacturing practices (GMP) and are wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain accurate records of production activities including but not limited to equipment performance, product yields, downtime, and waste.
• Identify issues that may affect product quality or consistency and communicate these issues to the R&D project leader and/or other cross-functional project leaders.
• Complete special projects as assigned with the ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Complete all reports/paperwork in a timely manner.

Typical Day:
60% Partnering with project leaders to prepare for and perform large-scale production run, monitoring production process through written documentation, and orally communicating production progress
30% Assisting with production run scheduling and coverage to meet production goals
10% Other administrative tasks, and training (online and hands on)

Required:

Top Three Technical Skills:
1. 40% ability to prepare and execute large-scale production run on food equipment in labs and pilot plant
2. 30% ability to maintain accurate written documentation and orally communicate potential issues related to product quality and consistency
3. 30% ability to collaborate with partners on a cross functional team

Also:
• BS in Science/Engineering related field is desirable
• Strong ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment potentially involving fluctuating temperatures and noise levels and full workdays standing on the production floor.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in a GMP environment, preferably food manufacturing is desired
• Desire to work in the food industry and Hershey, PA area
• Valid Drivers License with ability to travel for work between facilities in the Hershey, PA area
• Ability to perform small-scale testing/scale up and accurately complete documentation to execute large-scale production run in the Technical Center Pilot Plant
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs, sesame and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Experience with basic Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively plan and execute multiple priorities while being flexible and adaptive to change.

What’s In It For You?

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the world's largest consumer products companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.

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Recruiter: Lisa Hughes

Estimated Min Rate: $32.00
Estimated Max Rate: $39.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.