Food Science Lab Assistant

Job Title: Food Science Assistant
Location: Hershey, PA

Type: Contract 3-6 months
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Food Science Assistant duties
• Work with multiple scientists within Sweets and Refreshment R&D team to achieve company goals
• Perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development
• Must be competent in data entry, basic calculations, computer applications, and organoleptic evaluations
• Complete product development tasks at benchtop and pilot plant scale
• Assist and/or lead in equipment assembly, disassembly, cleaning, preparation, and production runs
• Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups
• Identify project support needs
• Collaborate and partner with project leaders and peers on planning and execution
• Work independently and proactively
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Exemplify agility to manage multiple workstreams and employ effective time management skills
• Ability to lift up to the maximum of fifty (50) pounds and prepare product for testing
• Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
* Experience with food prep desired

This role will interact and partner with:
• Scientists
• Engineers
• Pilot plant operations

Education/Experience : High school diploma or GED required. 0-2 years experience required or BS in non-related field with no experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #706-IT York