Research Scientist

Lactalis USA Inc.•Buffalo, NY

3d•$75,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Research Scientist based in Buffalo, New York. With the help of Team Leader or Director of R&D, will be responsible for the technological part of projects, to improve existing products or creating new products, within specific product group or channel of business. This candidate will organize and implement trials, from conceptual stages through end of the projects, to reach the goals defined by the marketing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Dairy or Food Science
Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Good Cheese process knowledge
Strong Food Technology knowledge (Microbiology / Physics / Biochemistry / Process)
Strong Mathematics knowledge including statistics.
Strong Communication skills to communicate with other department and technicians
Strong Computer skills with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for report writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

Provide technical knowledge on a variety of projects, which will improve quality, yields, or address any other areas identified by the company to enhance products or production processes.
Propose Ideas for new product
With the help of Scientist II or Director of R&D, will propose and organize pilot plant or plant trials, interpret the results and assist process development; will be responsible to write well-structured thorough reports, with proper conclusions and recommendations
Work with plant and engineering in conducting feasibility studies pertaining to new product development and product improvement.
Work closely and develop good relationship with other department (Marketing, Purchasing, Packaging, Manufacturing, QA, Legal)
Continually explore and evaluate ways to improve all aspects of production, including raw materials, production techniques, specifications, packaging, shelf life, etc.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities involving any number of issues or concerns. This may include activities such as HACCP analysis, good manufacturing practices, labeling, standards of identity etc…
Coordinate all support activities including maintaining complex technical notes and records of activity.
Ensure the confidentiality of our process, information.
Participate in patent search to protect company business and ensure that all findings are properly documented and recorded.
Develop and maintain contact inside R&D company network, including developing product for other countries and subsidiaries or sharing data, information, knowledge with other teams
Develop and maintain both industry and academic contacts to remain current in regard to technical developments.
Be capable of acting as an Research & Development Technician for all routine pilot plant activities
Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.