Lab Tech / Food Science

  • Hershey, PA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Science
Research and Development
Innovation
Product Development
Prototyping
Data Collection
Manufacturing
Assembly
Sales
UPS
Project Coordination
Testing
Management
Documentation
Collaboration

Job Details

Job Title: Lab Tech / Food Science
Location: Hershey, PA

Type: Contract / 6-12 months
Compensation: $20-$22 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
1st shift OT on rare occasions

Lab Tech Main Duties:
  • Work with multiple scientists within the R&D team to achieve company innovation goals and programs.
  • The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development.
  • Successful candidate will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods.
  • Must be competent with basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production.

Benchtop development
Pilot plant testing
Equipment assembly and preparation
Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups
Identify project support needs
Partner with project leaders on planning and execution
Ability to lift up to the maximum of fifty (50) pounds and prepare product for testing
Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
Good time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projects
Open to traveling up to 15% of the time.

Lab Tech Requirements
  • Ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant
  • Ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally
  • Ability to collaborate with scientists
  • GED/HSD with min 2-3 years of related experience, or BS in non-related field with no experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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