R&D Junior Scientist

Summary:

• Location: Plano, TX
• Shift hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Responsibilities:

• Perform the testing of samples leveraging internal and external capabilities as appropriate.
• Deploy analytical methods and capture data into a laboratory information management system (LabVantage).
• Support the development of analytical methods where required.
• Collaborate with product development, operations, and analytical partners as appropriate.
• Learn new test methods.
• Collaborate across the Measurement Sciences research laboratory team to conduct analysis in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate adherence to site Health & Safety and Good Laboratory Practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation and assure the reliability of measurement systems by using appropriate GLP.
• Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for research testing functions.
• Collaborate with Lab Operations and cross-functional teams to implement advanced functionality within the LabVantage LIMS platform.

Requirements:

• Minimum BS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or related discipline with experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiar with Laboratory Information Management Systems and documentation tools.
• Expertise in analytical chemistry across a wide variety of technical disciplines and be able to apply it directly to our global products.
• Attention to details in implementing experiments/projects and in the delivery of accurate and timely analytical results/insights.
• Ability to think and act on their own, while communicating needs and results appropriately.
• Able to work in a team and to collaborate with partners.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Must understand and follow safe handling of hazardous chemicals and have an appreciation of the normal hazards associated with laboratory work.

Preferred Skills:

• 2 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Experience in foods industry testing physical characterization, volatiles, and oil quality.
• 2 years of experience working with LabVantage LIMS platform.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.