Process Development Associate Scientist
About The Position
The Associate Process Development Scientist will manage research and develop excellent criteria as protocols, coordination, timeline respect in lab and trial deliverables and line of sight to innovation unit and data. The role is accountable to contribute to the delivery of innovation research and projects and will support researchers with process and product innovation, laboratory operations and commercialization activities including trial execution, protocols and data. Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Proficient computer skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in local language and English
- Basic knowledge of lab or manufacturing operations (safety 1st mindset)
- Ability to prioritize tasks, balance requests and detailed oriented
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge or experience in edible fats & oils processing or formulating
- Professional certificate in a relevant area such as production Engineering, chemical processing, etc.
- Passion to bring new ideas forward creating/influencing new processing or IP
- Analytical Statistic knowledge
- Experience in running research trials
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, quality and safety of laboratory and piloting trials and keep an ongoing and active dialogue with researchers, lab and technicians.
- Maintain labs in a safe, organize and efficient manner (equipment operational, inventory/supplies, coordination of ordering/samples/testing, lab scheduling)
- Contribute to continuous evaluation and improvement of experimental methodology, daily routines and procedures.
- Work with scientists and technicians to ensure accurate formulation and ingredient procurement.
- Responsible for the setup, monitoring, recording and reporting of results of lab and piloting trials with appropriate partners.
- Liaise with the research team, operations and analytical partners to update on trial findings.
- Ensure trials comply to the safety program and care policies.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked
- discretionary incentive award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
