Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design, and marketing. The Scientist, Packaging Performance Assessment role will be responsible for the following:
Function Related Activates / Key Responsibilities:
• Perform routine and non-routine packaging physical performance evaluation, conduct material characterization including chemical and thermal/mechanical testing on packaging and packaging materials.
• New testing method development/validation and establishment of new capabilities
• Maintain analytical instruments and ensure turn-around time and test result reliability.
• Perform new instrument installation, software operation, method setup, troubleshooting, and data processing.
• Design, develop and maintain Quickbase database.
• Maintain test request database and achieving test results.
• Provide training to junior scientists and contingent works.
• Stay current with industry trends on latest packaging testing technologies and capabilities.
Requirements
• Packaging test sample preparation techniques.
• Physical dimension measurement techniques.
• Spectroscopy techniques.
• Thermal/mechanical analysis techniques.
• Physical performance measurement and other various standard laboratory equipment for packaging testing.
• Review test request, Login samples, Prepare samples and standards for quantitative evaluation.
• Run, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrument and other routine testing equipment.
• Ordering laboratory supplies to maintain a proper level of inventory.
• Organize his/her workflow and task schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency and dispose of expired retained samples and chemicals in order to keep the lab area clean and safe.
• Interpret data from routine and non-routine analyses and record data in a computer database and in a technical report format.
• Strong in communication and teamwork
• Work independently with minimum supervision
Education:
• BS in Engineering, Chemistry or related with 1-3 years pertinent experience
• US citizen or permanent resident
Function-Specific Activities
• Perform packaging physical performance testing using instrumental methods in order to determine packaging performance.
• Perform thermal/mechanical analyses using instrumental methods in order to determine the material properties.
• Working with senior engineers and scientists to evaluate and validate existing test methods; and to develop new test methods.
• Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, logbook or laboratory notebook.
• Interpret data from routine and non-routine analyses in order to validate that ingredients/materials meet specifications and approve for shipment to Company plants.
• Organize workflow and task schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency (e.g., prioritize sample analysis, assign tasks, preventative maintenance).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibrating and repairing).
• Dispose of expired retained samples and chemicals according to schedules and expiration dates in order to keep lab area clean and safe.
• Attend routine presentations and refresher courses regarding safety and environmental issues (e.g., waste disposal) to ensure up-to-date knowledge and adherence to related company policies.
• Purchase laboratory supplies to maintain proper level of inventory.
General Competencies
• Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and/or others to ensure that work is completed efficiently in light of the strategies and destination of the department and/or organization.
• Acting with Integrity: Maintaining a commitment to honesty; models social, ethical, and organizational values; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a committed member of a team and working with other team members to help complete goals and deliverables.
• Valuing Diversity: Acknowledging similarities and differences of others and using this knowledge to work effectively on a team or with individuals of varied backgrounds, cultures, styles, and views in an effort to improve performance and increase productivity.
• Tolerating Stress: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted: Aug. 21, 2024, 8:43 a.m.
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