SC32P2 Food/Feed Scientist

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Food/Feed Scientist on our Content Operations team. This position is located at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio

Position Summary

The Food/Feed scientist applies scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem solving capabilities, and relevant language skills to help build CAS's world-class collection of scientific data. Primary responsibilities include leveraging scientific and technical knowledge to curate high-quality research data from patent and journal literature in the Life Sciences content area in a production environment. The incumbent may also provide scientific and content knowledge, capabilities, insights, and solutions for other CAS functions. Additional responsibilities may include identifying and implementing process improvements, planning, managing, and participating in unit-level projects. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who is organized and willing to adapt to the needs and requirements of an agile organization. This candidate must demonstrate a proactive and flexible attitude, with a keen willingness to show initiative.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree in Food science, Food chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field. A bachelor's degree with extensive professional experience will be considered.
• Professional experience with food or feed chemistry a plus
• Excellent scientific reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to learn policies, work habits, insights, and tool usage from trainers to foster quality and productivity.
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, and multi-tasking.
• Familiarity with video conferencing, instant messaging, email, calendar scheduling, word processing, spreadsheets, and document sharing software.
• Japanese, Korean, or other language skills a plus

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Bachelor of Science of Food Sciences (required)