QA Principal Scientist
About The Position
This position is responsible for leading research efforts to support improved quality, drive shelf life, evaluate novel products, and improve product or process efficiency. This position develops, implements, executes, and improves world-class methods to conduct day-to-day product and process analysis to provide information and to make informed product and process quality decisions. This position leads in the optimization of laboratory methods to drive consistency between users/labs, oversees decisions for purchasing new laboratory equipment/instrumentation, and validates complex methods to be used across multiple sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree plus twelve (12) years of related experience
- Expert working knowledge of disciplines related to assignment (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory, Material Quality and/or Quality Systems)
- Well respected and recognized by peers in the industry as an expert in their field
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
- Demonstrated ability to develop, deploy and improve assigned processes to industry leading or one of the best in the industry.
Nice To Haves
- Post graduate degree desirable
Responsibilities
- Develop and implements innovative/advanced methods for assigned areas including all supporting mechanisms (e.g., SOPs, training documentation/aids, tools, equipment, logs, databases, control charts, etc.)
- Apply advanced methods (e.g., Design of Experiments) and/or specialized skills and knowledge to solve complex problems and/or make improvements to products and processes
- Mentor and trains others including NBB employees, customers, suppliers and/or industry professionals in area(s) of technical expertise
- Evaluate/troubleshoot laboratory methods/instrumentation
- Leads major project and/or focused improvement team efforts
- Provide technical guidance and leadership on decisions concerning product quality, corrective actions, and product disposition.
- Participate in industry collaborative and external comparisons to validate NBB test methods
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents)
- Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO
- 401k Match
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Profit Sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
