Summary

This role provides support to food scientists in the timely completion of specific research and development of biotechnology food products using potatoes and other base materials. Assures that the pilot plant equipment is properly assembled, set up, operated and cleaned. Assists with special customer presentations and sample preparation for such presentations. Assists in coordinating supply of ingredients, fiber and adequate supply of processing ingredients required for research sample production. Performs work assigned by others. Provides time / resource estimates for assigned tasks. Contributes independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to strict food safety procedures while following good manufacturing practices in the production of all samples for internal research, customer research, and consumer testing into new and modified products.
• Coordinate supply of ingredients, fiber and adequate supply of processing ingredients required for research sample production. Ordering will include direct interaction with vendors, operations personnel and R&D management.
• Assist research staff with project documentation that contributes to the protection of J.R. Simplot and R&D confidentiality and intellectual property by: accurate input of analytical results into experimental orders, contribute to project results and discussion through skilled observation and input to the research scientists.
• Lead smaller research projects on the batch or continuous line from project design through completion.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university preferred

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

LSS yellow belt trained or ability to be yellow belt trained

Other Information

• Knowledge and some demonstrated experience in biology and English
• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills, validating and contributing to team documentation
• Basic time management and planning skills
• Basic understanding of office computer tools, e.g., word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentations
• Basic understanding of biotechnology, or other biology field
• Can apply critical thinking skills to solving problems and some technical aptitude
• Ability to interface with vendors for support and maintenance
• Ability to gather and disseminate information, analysis and technical solution recommendations in support of team efforts