Research Associate - Food/Beverage at Randstad USA

job summary:

The Research Associate will be part of Formula Documentation team and will be responsible for driving projects in a fast-paced cross-functional environment by helping support innovation, technical services projects, and cost saving initiatives. The individual is responsible for collecting and managing all documents pertaining to formula issuance. This role requires an individual that is keenly aware of the completeness and accuracy of our formula data. A successful candidate will have a passion for documentation consistency, adherence to standards, good problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

 
location: Frisco, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $25 - 28 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Maintain Formula Standards document and follow SOPs to verify ingredients and formulas for accuracy.
• Execute all aspects of formula documentation during final R&D review including data enrichment, formula review, copyediting, proofreading, synchronizing data across multiple databases, formula approval processing, formula data maintenance and other activities as needed
• Manage full product life cycle documentation including issuing and superseding/obsoleting formulas. This includes maintenance of formula documentation genealogy/traceability, documentation change control per Company standards
• Discreetly handle confidential formula level data according to Company standards
• Regularly navigate required database systems (Optiva, SAP, MDM)
• Support discussion on establishing, revising, and documenting relevant technical and non-technical data standards
• Multi-task to achieve and deliver results in a highly deadline driven team
• Adapt to changing business needs, priorities, and other activities as needed

 
qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field
• 3 months to 2 years of related experience, food / beverage experience or CPG internship a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Optiva and SAP experience will be a plus

Competencies

• Must have a high attention to detail with specifications and related technical information
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing business needs, priorities, and other activities as needed
• Self-motivated and able to manage the workload as prioritized

 
skills: FDA, MS-EXCEL, Biology, 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.