A recruitment firm in the food industry has an entry level position open for a recent PhD student. Our client seeks someone who has graduated in Food or Ag, Bioprocessing, or Chemical Engineering. The right candidate does not need industry experience, but they do need to be a green card holder and be willing to move to the Dallas area.
For more than four generations, our client company has been a family-owned and run company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. Their dedication to pure ingredients with no preservatives makes for great-tasting products and sets them apart from others. They currently have an opportunity for a Research Scientist at their location in the Dallas area.
Responsibilities
• Lead projects and collaborate with other scientists in a team environment.
• Design and perform experiments on the bench-top, in the pilot plant and in full-scale manufacturing.
• Collect samples, schedule testing, and organize data collection across multiple experiments.
• Evaluate data for accuracy and precision.
• Develop new or adapt existing methodologies.
• Work with suppliers to customize ingredients for product development.
• When appropriate, maintain the condition of sensitive testing equipment.
• Have a working knowledge of testing equipment and software.
• Supervise Research Technologists and Analysts.
Organizational Relationships
The Research Scientist reports to the Manager of Research and Development. Interaction with employees in R&D, Quality Control, Technical Services, and Engineering is expected. Occasional travel may be needed.
Schedule and Travel
Typically, work days are 8 hours, Monday through Friday beginning at 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. This schedule may be changed to accommodate project schedules.
Education and Training
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science.
• Experience with colloidal chemistry, rheology, and food systems.
• Working experience with HPLC, chromatography, and rheometers.
• Basic understanding of analytical techniques such electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and particle size analyzer is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dairy processing experience is a plus.
• Industry experience is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, and JMP or Excel Stat is preferred.
All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.
For additional information, please contact Moira McGrath, (954) 428-3888 or moira@foodscience.com.
