R&D Scientist

Hired by Matrix

Plano, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$26–$26 Per Hour

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Business Support, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Data Visualization Tools, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Food and Beverage Industry, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GSP (Good Safety Practices), Laboratory, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Operations, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Power BI, Product Development, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Research, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management

LOCATION

Plano, TX

POSTED

3 days ago

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining an international food and beverage company? If so, our client is hiring a R&D Scientist.

Position Type:

Contract
On-Site

Required:

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, 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 Qualifications:

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.

Responsibilities:

Conduct basic analyses for all types of food materials and ingredients, provide analytical insights for research workstreams within foods portfolio.
Primary role is to conduct physical testing, volatiles testing, oil quality testing, and method development support.
This includes business support for digital integrations within LabVantage LIMS software.
Leverage analytical instruments, methodologies, and procedures to deliver solid and accurate data timely.

Key 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.

Get in Touch:
If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Vaibhav at 551-227-9117 to learn more.

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About the Company

Hired by Matrix

We believe in putting people together for the right reasons. Getting you a great job that makes you feel fulfilled in your career. Finding the perfect candidate to help you achieve business success. Whether you are looking for the best candidate for your company or searching for your next career move, we are dedicated to making sure you thrive. We take your needs personally and have a variety of services to ensure you reach your goals. We listen to the needs of our clients and candidates and then thoughtfully match the right person with the right job. When people come together doing what they love success is guaranteed and partnerships last.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

http://www.hiredbymatrix.com