R and D Technician

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Job description

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, material science, or related discipline with 2+ years' experience in a laboratory environment.

Master's degree is preferred.

HPLC or IC operation experience is preferred.

Basic understanding of food nutrients such as fiber, beta-glucan, protein, and oil.

Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver accurate results to needed timelines.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to new ways of working, especially data recording platforms (i.e. LabVantage).

Experience with Good Lab Practices and an excellent understanding of hazardous chemicals to secure laboratory safety.

Strong organizational skills, with an ability to keep neat, orderly, and complete records.

Onsite position

This position is located at R&D facility and is part of the Measurement Sciences (Analytical & QA Sciences) team. This scientist will perform biopolymers associated compounds analysis, including dietary fiber, beta-glucan, protein, oil etc. testing for R&D and operation groups. The primary responsibility is to accurately determine the dietary fiber and/or beta-glucan content of targeted analytes by established sample preparation processes, standardized methods, routine equipment operations, data collection, and interpretations. Additional responsibilities include instrument trouble-shooting, recording, and reporting data into a laboratory information management system.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with test requestors & mangers to effectively prioritize tasks.

Prepare and maintain chemicals, solutions, and equipment as needed for the performance of analyses.

Process submitted samples into forms ready for analysis (i.e., milling).

Follow standard operating procedures to determine dietary fiber and beta-glucan contents as well as protein, ash, fat and moisture.

Document all testing data in appropriate online system/programs and communicate results in an accurate and timely manner.

Organize and purge samples regularly.

Follow Good Lab Practices (GLP) and established processes to secure laboratory safety, instrument performance as well as data quality.

Assist managers in the smooth running of the lab (i.e. lab safety audit).

Percent Travel: None

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, material science, or related discipline with 2+ years' experience in a laboratory environment.

Master's degree is preferred.

HPLC or IC operation experience is preferred.

Basic understanding of food nutrients such as fiber, beta-glucan, protein and oil.

Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver accurate results to needed timelines.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 such as Microsoft Excel and Words.

Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to new ways of working, especially data recording platforms (i.e. LabVantage).

Experience with Good Lab Practices and excellent understanding of hazardous chemicals to secure laboratory safety.

Strong organizational skills, with an ability to keep neat, orderly, and complete records.

• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.

Benefits:

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California Pay Equity:

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department .

Rose International has an official agreement (ID ), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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