Job Title : Contractor Technician
Location : Hershey, PA (Onsite)
Duration : 3- 6 months (opportunity to extend / convert FTE)
Job Description :
- Reporting to the Associate Manager Better For You R&D and working at the Technical Center, the position will collaborate with multiple scientists within the Better For You R&D team to achieve innovation goals and programs. The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development.
Responsibilities include :
Working in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods.Performing basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production.Being dependable, proactive, and demonstrating excellent communication skills.Working specifically on protein bars, low sugar / zero sugar chocolate confections, and potentially zero sugar hard candy & gummies.Specific Role Focus Areas :
Benchtop developmentPilot plant testingEquipment assembly and preparationSupport in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-upsIdentify project support needsPartner with project leaders on planning and executionAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and prepare product for testingAbility to learn and apply new skills quicklyGood time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projectsOpen to traveling up to 15% of the timeMajor Duties / Responsibilities :
80% Partner with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, make samples using equipment and new technologies, and clean equipment10% Participate in developing trial protocols, enter data, analyze results, document experiments, develop SOPs, and report outcomes10% Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary laboratory workspace, manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, and ensure regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient / packaging information in the lot tracking databaseTop Three Technical Skills :
40% Ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in the pilot plant30% Ability to develop written documentation and / or communicate orally30% Ability to collaborate with scientistsMust Haves / Requirements :
GED / HSD with a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience, or BS in a non-related field with no experienceDesire to work in the food industry in the local areaAbility to travel for work outside of the local areaAbility to work overtime as neededSoftware Skills and Purpose :
MS OfficeIndustry Experience :
Preferred experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and developmentTeam Size :
Support role; will work closely with others and have individual work. Team size : 10Work Environment :
Labs, pilot plant, desk work, and occasionally manufacturing facilities for tests and trialsUpcoming Projects / Busy Seasons :
Project work is ongoing within a fast-moving and dynamic R&D program.