R&D Technician (ONSITE)

R&D Technician (ONSITE)

R&D Technician (ONSITE) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing's client working in Hershey, PA .

• Pay Rate: $21-23.50/hr
• ONSITE in Hershey, PA

What You'll Be Doing:

The position will work with multiple scientists within the Better For You R&D team to achieve company innovation goals and programs. Candidate will work specifically on protein bars, low sugar/zero sugar chocolate confections, and the possibility of zero sugar hard candy & gummies.

Focus Area:
* Benchtop development
* Pilot plant testing
* Equipment assembly and preparation
* Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups
* Identify project support needs
* Partner with project leaders on planning and execution
* Ability to lift up to the maximum of fifty (50) pounds and prepare product for testing
* Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
* Good time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projects
* Open to traveling up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities:
80% - Partnering with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, making samples using equipment and new technologies, and cleaning equipment
10% - Sitting in on developing trial protocols, entering data, analysis, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and reporting results
10% - Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary laboratory workspace for the team. Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies. Maintain regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient/packaging information in the lot tracking database.

Required:

* 2 years of related experience, or entry level/recent BS graduate
* Ability to work overtime as needed
* Great to have experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development.
* Ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant
* Ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally
* Ability to collaborate with scientist
What's In It For You?

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

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Recruiter: Lisa Hughes

Estimated Min Rate: $21.00
Estimated Max Rate: $23.50


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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