Job Title : R&D Scientist
Location : Valhalla, New York 10595
Duration : 12+ Months Contract / Possibility of extension
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM EST
Pay Rate : $30 to $35 / hr
Responsibilities : Overview :
- The Global Science Platforms Team is seeking an Associate Scientist to support the Natural Sweetener Research program. Primary job duties include working with external and internal stakeholders to design and execute experiments. The position interfaces with product, process, packaging, quality, food safety and other Global Science Platform teams, delivering input for robust experimental design and ensuring timely results and insights.
The candidate will be required to :
Work independently to design and carry out hypothesis-based experiments to enable product innovationCollaborate with cross-functional partners both internal to PEP and external, including academic institutions and vendors to develop critical business solutionsStay up-to-date on the emerging science, identify research opportunities, relevant external technologies and potential partnershipsUtilize electronic lab platforms to collect and document all data and reports using digitized tools and formatsPrepare and present complex technical information and outcomes to wide audiences including technical, and non-technical people, senior leadersQualifications :
A Ph. D in food science, chemistry, physiochemistry or biochemistry, or related field. Masters in the related areas with 5 years industry experience will also be considered. In addition, the candidate should have :Critical thinking skillsAbility to see the big pictureGood team playerGood hands-on skills and ability to learn new technology and instrumentationAbility to leverage technology from other applications / industriesManage multiple projects / tasks / priorities independentlyFlexible, and be able to prioritize to meet goals and needs of the team and businessStrong communication skills