Job descriptionJob Description
SUMMARY
The Associate Scientist – Applied Research supports the development of new technologies that deliver specific functionality in dairy and dairy-type flavors. The work focuses on the biochemical transformation (bioconversion) of raw materials by leveraging enzymes (enzyme-based conversions) and microorganisms (microbial conversion). The resulting materials enable the development of new and advanced taste and product solutions by Flavorists and Application Scientists.
The Associate Scientist – Applied Research also conducts scientific research and consults with other experts in new taste and processing technologies. The position identifies commercial opportunities of new ingredients and recommends new process technologies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
•Execute research to support the development of new dairy taste technologies.
•Prioritize and manage commercial and research projects according to expected deliverables and research plans.
•Apply established research processes and methodologies, experimental design (DOE), and scientific problem solving.
•Create batches of compounds and support their sensory characterization and chemical analysis, as required.
•Support product shelf-life studies.
•Support the process of recommending new raw materials by studying consumer requirements and manufacturing capabilities; help to determine cost/ benefit relationships.
•Understand the specifications of food ingredients used in the manufacturing of new taste technologies.
•Understand ingredient systems and technologies by assisting in the evaluation of current versus new or improved processes.
•Assist in the identification and analysis of root causes of problems in manufacturing processes and ingredients; suggest ideas for process improvements.
•Maintain appropriate records of research work for future reference and knowledge building.
•Collaborate in the writing of technical papers, as required.
•Display high-level of curiosity and seek new opportunities for learning.
•Protect IP assets by maintaining confidentiality.
•Maintain safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
•Assist with pilot trials, both pilot plant scale and production scale.•
Implement new laboratory techniques with proper understanding of their application in various research projects.
•Maintain necessary inventory of samples and raw materials with up-to-date inventory records.
•Facilitate discussions within project teams.
•Expand formal and informal networks for professional knowledge and idea sharing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
•Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results in adherence to Corporate Mission, Vision and Strategic goals.
•Participation in Sensory Panels.
•Maintain professional and technical knowledge base by sponsoring or attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
•Support the alignment of global business practices, processes, and procedures.
•Engage in Edlong’s marketing campaigns, as requested (LinkedIn, webinars, blog posts, etc.)
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
•We are all in this together– You do not work alone. Understand how you are connected to customers and colleagues. Quickly and freely offer and accept support. At the end of the day, we will rise or sink together.
•We are fully committed to growth – We take ownership. You are here because you are needed. What you do matters to customers, colleagues and the company. Do your job to the utmost of your ability and realize your impact. Be your best self. Owners’ vs operators, lead by example, dedicated to Edlong, be accountable, calm, strong, work ethic. We earn our keep.
•We look for a better way – You can improve anything in your pursuit to create value for our customers and company. Look for waste and ways to do things faster, simpler and better. Act promptly when a better way is found.
•We enjoy victory and grow from defeat – Freely share the joy of success. When things go wrong, reflect and learn from the experience. Apply valuable lessons to future opportunities. Never stop learning.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential responsibilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum BS degree in Food Science or related field. Professional experience in the food, food ingredients, or flavor industry would be a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to:
•Read, write, comprehend written, electronic, spoken instructions, memos, correspondence, communicate verbally by phone and electronically in a professional manner in English.
•Effectively present information in one-on-one, large and small groups of customers, suppliers, or other employees.
•Compile data into reports and summaries.
•Understand customer needs and respond with appropriate product or research proposals to meet those needs.
MATHEMATICS SKILLS
Ability to:
•Compute in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
•Compute rates, ratios, and percents and draw and interpret graphs.
•Perform mathematical operations using various units of measurements.
•Understand basic statistics for processing research derived data.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to:
•Work independently to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
•Develop positive customer relationships and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers in a proactive manner.
•Interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
•Evaluate flavor preparations using taste and smell.
•Evaluate flavor preparations for stability and solubility using vision.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of:
•Microsoft office and ability to learn and use all internal business software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job:
•The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
•The employee must be able to operate a keyboard, calculator, and telephone.
•Operate various pieces of lab equipment and pilot scale equipment relevant to the flavor and food industry.
•Accurately measure to 1/1000th of a gram.
•Work at a bench approximately 38” high.
•Reach cabinets or equipment controls up to 7’ high.
•Manually stir or mix ingredients during preparation if necessary.
•Lift up to 60 lbs.
•Climb a ladder or a stepladder to facilitate the assembly, disassemble and cleaning of pilot plant equipment.
•Move freely about laboratory area including through doorways and aisles measuring a minimum of 30 inches in width.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
•The work location is a traditional lab setting.
•Daily environmental conditions are “normal” in an environmentally controlled building.
•On occasion the job does require the use of flammable and/or corrosive chemicals, which can be harmful if not utilized in a proper environment with proper safety considerations.
Job Benefits
Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000, based on experience and qualifications.
EDLONG’S FORMULA
•We are all in this together– You do not work alone. Understand how you are connected to customers and colleagues. Quickly and freely offer and accept support. At the end of the day, we will rise or sink together.
•We are fully committed to growth – We take ownership. You are here because you are needed. What you do matters to customers, colleagues and the company. Do your job to the utmost of your ability and realize your impact. Be your best self. Owners’ vs operators, lead by example, dedicated to Edlong, be accountable, calm, strong, work ethic. We earn our keep.
•We look for a better way – You can improve anything in your pursuit to create value for our customers and company. Look for waste and ways to do things faster, simpler and better. Act promptly when a better way is found.
•We enjoy victory and grow from defeat – Freely share the joy of success. When things go wrong, reflect and learn from the experience. Apply valuable lessons to future opportunities. Never stop learning.
The responsibilities described above are intended as a guideline for a particular position with Edlong. Edlong, in its discretion, may assign any employee new or substituted responsibilities as it sees fit without providing prior notice to any employee.
