What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Technician position at The Fountain Group?
Details for the position are as follows:
Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline.
- 12 month contract to start with the strong possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs
- Rate: $27 an hour
- Location: Warrendale, PA - 100% onsite
- This is a research based technical development role providing support for execution of projects across our North America Zone Taste Elevation business. The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must.
- Conducting analytical measurements of product and / or packaging in a laboratory environment using variety of equipment.
- Accurately record, transpose, and manipulate data.
- Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products through active management of laboratory ingredient inventory, sanitation, and sample shipping / receiving.
- Support Food Scientists w/experiments in lab and / or pilot plant by pre-weighing ingredients, assisting with processing and packing of formulas, labeling, and case-packing.
- Facilitate activities such as sample preparation and demonstrations, evaluation of product shelf-life and technical support for initial factory production.
Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline.
Salary : $27