Analytical Services Associate

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Greenwich, CT

9d•$57,400 - $74,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Services Associate performs day to day activities of the BBU analytical services laboratory. This includes coordinating internal lab testing of ingredients, finished products, shelf life studies, writing/revising ingredient specifications and laboratory/department SOPs and the maintenance of all lab equipment. This position reports to the Senior Manager Analytical Services.

Requirements

2 – 5 years experience in the food/chemical industry.
Bachelor’s degree, science related field preferred.
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
2 years analytical/microbiology experience.
Strong communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Well organized and detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to achieve specific objectives and outcomes, take ownership of key initiatives, and independently drive work forward with urgency and accountability.
Ability to remain agile while supporting established project objectives, checkpoints, and timelines, adjusting approach quickly as customer needs, business priorities, and growth opportunities evolve.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence across levels, and navigate complex customer and internal relationships.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment.
Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques and protocols.
Performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and ordering supplies.
Interacts with other BBU departments and suppliers as required.
Author’s and revises raw material specifications and laboratory/department SOPs.
Coordinates outside testing of raw ingredients and finished products.
Respond to consumer inquires with respect to ingredient questions.
Gathers necessary documentation (vendor spec, allergen, nutritional analysis, etc.) from suppliers as part of the supplier approval process.
May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques.
Schedules and interacts in vendor meetings.
Processes orders or invoices for payment.