Shift
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Assuming an 8-hour workday with a 30-minute lunch. There is flexibility with the start time – it could be anywhere between 7:00 – 8:00 AM.
Job Purpose
This role is primarily responsible for the daily work required to batch formulas and prototypes for customers. It is designed to provide necessary support for scientists.
Goals and Objectives
- Ensure laboratory activities meet/exceed technical, safety, and efficiency goals.
- Assist scientists in providing samples that meet customer requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform and interpret analytical testing.
- Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly.
- Understand and perform basic math conversions.
- Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
- Set-up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
- Solid knowledge of AS400 and LEAD for researching information and generating shipments.
- Generate data for demo sheets.
- Screening and selection of flavor options for development.
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge
- High School Diploma or higher with a minimum of 1-3 years experience.
- Basic Mathematical Skills - Comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations.
- Basic Scientific Skills - Comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.
- Computer Skills - Comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Email (or similar program) usage, along with the ability to create, edit, and manipulate WORD and EXCEL files.
- Analytical Skills - Comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage, and reporting skills, specifically but not limited to pH, Brix, spectrophotometers, TA.
- Problem Solving Skills - Capable of problem/root cause identification, alternative solution consideration, and ultimate recommendation and selection of workable solutions.
Key Success Factors
- Team Player - Capable of being a member of a group who cooperates with others and balances personal interests to achieve a common goal.
- Clear Communication - Capable of expressing a message clearly and unambiguously, either in written or verbal format.
- Time Management Skills - Capable of managing time commitments to get tasks done correctly in the time stipulated.
- Detail Oriented - Capable of clearly identifying, following, and delivering specifically necessary details for projects assigned.
- Action Oriented - Predisposed to planning and quickly engaging appropriate activities when given a task or goal.
- Independent Working - Capable of independent work habits with an internal drive to achieve assigned tasks.
- Dependable - Trusted to meet deadlines, quality parameters, and action standards as provided.
Benefits
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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