R&D Inclusions - Temp

Balchem Corporation • Defiance, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Balchem is seeking temporary help to support its Food and Beverage R&D organization in Product Development and Applications (PD&A), with an emphasis on new product development of inclusions used in various food applications. The position reports to the Bridgeton, Missouri, PD&A Manager and works onsite with, and takes direction from, the Inclusion Scientist in Defiance, Ohio.

The role supports development and improvement of products and processes, lab-scale and benchtop experiments, product commercialization and characterization, qualification of new raw materials, application development, and analytical work. The working environment includes office, laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing settings. The employee also supports Product Development with inventory management, sample shipping, lab upkeep, material and ingredient preparation, sample preparation, and analytical testing. Sample sizes range from benchtop to pilot-plant scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to think critically.
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable working individually.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications, and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in food, such as cooking or baking; desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in all situations; follow and enforce safety policies, use safety equipment and equipment safeguards, demonstrate safe behaviors, and champion Balchem safety programs.
• Follow GMP protocols and regulatory requirements and help ensure products comply with regulatory bodies such as the FDA.
• Support Product Development activities, including overseeing inventory through ordering, tracking, and labeling; shipping samples; and maintaining lab cleanliness.
• Support raw material collection, ingredient preparation, sample preparation, and analytical testing.
• Participate in development and improvement of new and existing processes and products.
• Conduct lab-scale and benchtop experiments and support new product commercialization, product characterization studies, qualification of new raw materials, application development, and analytical work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level