Lab Assistant- First Shift at Randstad USA

job summary:

Organize and execute efficiently technology and product development trials in product- and bench scale laboratory with project- and pilot plant teams for medical nutrition and consumer care products as well as VMS products under limited supervision from other senior scientists and line manager.

 
location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $31.12 - 42.11 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

Key Outputs:

- Support planning (will include ordering/requesting ingredients), execute and manage concept and development trials for medical nutrition and consumer care products as well as VMS products according to project scope/brief.

- Project planning, coordination and implementation. This includes planning and oversight of bench- and pilot plant trials.

- Record trial and process parameter result, support trial and component analysis, support sensory-, shelf life- and consumer studies. Will include organizing tasting of prototypes

- Adherence to Food production regulations and guidelines; FDA, EPA, OSHA, GMP etc. and follows and improves site/departmental procedures and policies.

- Document, analyze, interprets trial and processing parameters and present results to project team and/or management. Will include shipping samples globally.

- Employee is responsible to follow and uphold all Food Safety, Food Quality, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures as pertains to role. Employee will also be responsible in managing the PD Lab including maintenance of supply stocks, cleanliness and organization of lab. Further, basic formulation (measure, mix, dilute, standardize) and design are key to daily operations.

- Develop and demonstrate Expertise in nutrition science, dietary supplements, functional foods, natural products.

Competencies (Activities they can do independently)

- Nutritional Formulation

- Sourcing ingredients per specification

- Prepare and oversee pilot plant trials

- Plan and follow analytical/sensory tests

- Analyze trial outcome

- Recommend and plan industrial trials

 
qualifications:

Required Skills:

- 1-5 yrs. Experience in Food or Nutritional Food, Nutraceuticals, Dietary Supplements processing or manufacturing

- Experience processing or manufacturing nutritional food formulations.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and comfortably in a multi-disciplinary team under defined timelines.

Education Requirements:

- Minimum BS degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related Life Science area.

 
skills: FDA, Chemistry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Food Product Development

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.