Research & Development - R&D Technician Lv1
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title:c
Client: Food Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 year
Location: Dayton, OH 45414
Shift: Monday-Friday, normal business hours 8:00-5:00 PM with some flexibility.
Day shift hours, approximately 30-40 hrs per week
General Information
Job Description:
Duration is expected to be 12 months.
Work will be:
- Support of semi-works (< 1.5 metric tons) production for feed ingredients, including sample collection, analysis, and characterization of both in-process and finished feed and feed components produced with ingredients primarily coming from a corn wet milling process.
- Analytical support of on-going research projects throughout the business.
- Daily laboratory cleanliness, organization, and chemical and supply inventory auditing and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Collection and analysis of samples under the supervision of a lead investigator as outlined in methods, SOPs, experimental designs, and verbal instructions. Ability to execute on assigned tasks, including thoroughly and accurately documenting and communicating results, with minimal direct and, mainly, indirect supervision in a detailed manner.
b. Analysis of collected or submitted samples, primarily through wet chemistry, enzymatic assay, and instrumentation (HPLC, rheology, moisture determination, protein analysis) based techniques.
c. Gathering samples and raw materials from a potentially physically demanding production environment while adhering to personal safety, food safety, and general operation program guidelines.
d. Training and active participation in the facility safety program, with extreme importance placed on adherence to facility and lab safety standards and programs.
e. Routine lab duties (cleaning, solution prep, basic instrument daily preparation, inventory auditing, etc.)
f. Flexibility around assigned responsibilities, as this position will need to support critical production, and, therefore, priorities may be shifted on extremely short notice.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. (or M.Sc.) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Food Science with laboratory experience.
- Familiarity with sample prep and analysis via various techniques.
- Ability to conduct lab work and maintain detailed records of all findings. Some familiarity with testing food samples is beneficial.
- Experience with various analytical instruments, with HPLC and nitrogen analysis via combustion being the primary methodologies, and various wet chemistry techniques.
- Ability to execute on assigned tasks with only moderate direct oversight by lead investigator.
Dress Code:
Casual: jeans and shirt, no sleeveless shirts or shorts. No mesh or open-toed shoes. Safety boots and glasses will be provided. Uniform/lab coat will be provided if needed.
Must complete background check and drug test.
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Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.
Company Description
As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.