R&D Technician

Job Tittle : R&D Technician

Location : Valhalla, NY

Hours : 8 AM - 4 PM Mon - Thu

Pay Range : $28-30 / Hr

Contract Length : 12 Months (Possibility of extension)

Job Accountabilities :

Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all safety protocols.

Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage models.

Accurately prepare beverage and samples for experimentation

Scheduling production runs in technical center

Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging

Coordinate the production and storage of samples

Submit samples for analytical or sensory testing

Maintain and document laboratory inventory

Coordinate shipping of samples and ingredients

Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot laboratory equipment

Key Challenges :

Ability to manage and learn a wide variety of products characteristics from cold filled to numerous thermal processes (low acid retort, aseptic and ESL) beverages

Ability to manage multiple project tasks to support the individuals of the workgroup, manage time and expectations for group needs.

Effectively communicate conflict of requests.

Ability to work in and manage a laboratory environment, with responsibilities in maintaining equipment, ingredients, and raw materials

Be able to manage, prioritize, and maintain strong working relationship across different partners within NACP

Critical Competencies :

Must demonstrate relentless commitment to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.

Ability to flawlessly execute bench work.

Must be proactive, reliable, and self-motivated.

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to proactively and positively interface with various technical functions.

Must be well organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning.

Must possess ability to work successful in cross-functional teams.

Computer Skills : MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email / calendar)

Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Education & Experience :

Bachelor s degree in scientific field

Desired :

Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry. (Work in food and beverage industry a plus).

Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment.

Will start as 32 hours 4 days per week