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Principal Scientist, R&D

Principal Scientist, R&D  needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in Hershey, PA.
 
This position is for a major chocolate manufacturer  and is looking for candidates with experience in leading the Product Development portion of multiple projects (required).
 
Shift hours: Monday – Friday, 1st shift.
Contract: 4 to 6-month assignment with potential for extension and/or conversion.
Salary:$93 - $99 per hour depending on education and experience, W2.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Working with minimal direction provides leadership and professional guidance in the practice of protein science and innovation within R&D. Provides process and technical leadership to enable the delivery of the protein Research and Development innovation program, a cornerstone of the Company’s broader Better For You initiative and a major growth category for the Company.
• Designs and directs research efforts specifically aimed at breakthrough protein products, advanced ingredient sourcing, and state-of-the-art processing methods.
• Develops solutions to complex challenges in protein formulation, leveraging expertise and experience where little precedent exists and innovation is required.
• Leads highly complex new protein product innovative initiatives, ensuring technical rigor, timeline management, risk mitigation, and robust cross-functional collaboration.
• Engages closely with technical, professional, and managerial staff of R&D as well as Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Legal departments to resolve technical and practical challenges specific to protein products. Interacts with other industries and institutions as required to exchange information and ideas on protein science and technology.
• Partnering with Supply Chain to provide technical support to drive quality and value improvement in products, process and packaging.
• Assess current BFY product portfolio to identify and recommend improvement opportunities across finished product and ingredients.
• R&D process leads to product relocation and complex ingredient sourcing to optimize Supply Chain network.
• Working independently, provide expert leadership and professional guidance in the practice of a scientific discipline or breathe of disciplines of activity with R&D.
• Leads undertaking and execution of fundamental projects of significant importance, complexity, and scope with emphasis on solution of theoretical problems, having a significant impact on the Company’s current and/or future business interests. Undertake product development projects in start to finish approach, initiating own projects or recommending termination of projects as is necessary. Independently determine technical approaches to be explored as they apply to assigned projects or self-initiated projects. Establish objectives and approaches to execute projects. Secure appropriate information as necessary. Solving problems through application of knowledge, experience, and original thinking, and testing solutions.
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to technicians and professionals.

 
Qualifications

• S. Degree w / 12+ years of applicable work experience or master’s degree w / 9-11 years of experience or a Ph.D. plus 7-9 years of working experience.
• Process Research, Product Development, Process Engineering and/or Product Commercialization.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Confectionery, Food, Consumer Goods and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience in leading the Product Development portion of multiple projects is required.
• Expert knowledge in the importance of the interactions of ingredients and process unit operations is required.
• Approximately 20% of travel required, primarily within the US, but including occasional international travel.

 
Opportunity is Calling,  Apply Now!
Recruiter:  Ery Baniqued


What’s In It For You?  
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest 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.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

 
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Estimated Min Rate: $93.00
Estimated Max Rate: $99.00


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.

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