Job Title: Associate Scientist II
Location: Columbus, OH
Pay Rate : $22/hr to $23/hr
- Assist product developers in experimental design, formula development, data and information collection, data analysis, write protocols and reports and present results in group meetings.
- Assist in manufacturing of experimental products in pilot facilities and plants (create manufacturing instructions, order and weigh ingredients, assemble batches for processing and fill into containers).
- Coordinate analytical testing of product (prepare testing protocols, review test results, perform unit conversions).
- Support the development of business processes that will enable pre and post run manufacturability review for research batches.
- Develop and utilize data analytics tools and methodologies to conduct pre and post-production manufacturability review.
- Organize and present manufacturability data to the cross functional teams as required.
- Collect, clean and develop data for analytics purposes.
- Identify patterns, develop trends using formulation, manufacturing parameters and product test results.
- Generate insights to support research and development efforts.
- Conduct product evaluations such as powder oxidation and scoop delivery studies, in process testing of pH, viscosity and total solids.
Skills Required:
- Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours per day).
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours per day).
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
Education:
- BS in Food Science or related scientific field with 0-3 years relevant experience.
- An internship or equivalent experience at a food company is a plus.
