Associate Scientist II

Position Summary:

Job Title: Associate Scientist

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 12 Months--Possible extension

Tax Term: W2

Position Summary:

Primary Function

Support the development of nutritional liquid and powder products for global markets.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist product developers in experimental design, formula development, data and information collection, data analysis, write protocols and reports and present results in group meetings.
• Assist in manufacturing of experimental products in pilot facilities and plants (create manufacturing instructions, order and weigh ingredients, assemble batches for processing and fill into containers).
• Coordinate analytical testing of product (prepare testing protocols, review test results, perform unit conversions).
• Support the development of business processes that will enable pre and post run manufacturability review for research batches.
• Develop and utilize data analytics tools and methodologies to conduct pre and post-production manufacturability review.
• Organize and present manufacturability data to the cross functional teams as required.
• Collect, clean and develop data for analytics purposes.
• Identify patterns, develop trends using formulation, manufacturing parameters and product test results.
• Generate insights to support research and development efforts.
• Conduct product evaluations such as powder oxidation and scoop delivery studies, in process testing of pH, viscosity and total solids.
  
  

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours per day).
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours per day).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
  
  

Education

• BS in Food Science or related scientific field with 0-3 years relevant experience. An internship or equivalent experience at a food company is a plus.
  
  

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.