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GEA creates state-of-the-art technology, primarily for the food and beverage processing industry. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute to GEA’s success, collaborating in global teams, and at the same time staying close to our customers at the local level. At GEA you can have the opportunity to work with great people from a variety of backgrounds, in exciting and challenging projects.

Position summary:

Responsible for assisting in research and development of chemical-hygiene products related to animal health, hygiene, and care. The initial areas of focus will be in the fields of cleaning of stainless steel surfaces (primarily clean-in-place systems) in Monobox and DQP and the development of new lower cost AMS teat dips.

• Produce laboratory quantities of experimental products and perform laboratory tests on those products. Laboratory tests will include various titrations (i.e. reduction/oxidation) and measurements (i.e. theology and pH).
• Provide information in the form of measurable data to the R&D Chemists.
• Evaluate laboratory test results to develop new concepts, products, and to improve existing products.
• Produce data in the form of Excel tables from the laboratory tests. Provide interpretation of that data to R&D.
• Other assignments as necessary to support the laboratory operation and product support process.

• Work with and interact with QA laboratory personnel, manufacturing personnel, marketing and sales personnel, and other company personnel in the normal course of day-to-day business.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data and results in English. Ability to write reports with data in a clear manner.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office, with specific emphasis on Excel and Word to generate research reports-matrices. Ability to work with Outlook, databases and Power point presentations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Travel: No Travel required.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to regulated hazardous chemicals, fumes, orders, and airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and listen.
• The employee frequently is required to be ambulatory; may need to remain seated for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad; reach with hands and arms and occasionally walk up stairs.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must also be able to handle various chemicals in a laboratory setting and be able to work with machinery to produce prototype products. A wide variety of chemicals will be used and the employee is expected to understand, utilize, and enforce proper safety.

Qualifications & Education Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in a Science area like chemistry or biology from a four-year College or University
• 0-2 of related work experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.