R&D Research Technician
R&D Research Technician
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Job Description
- This position will report to the: Sr. Scientist
- Travel Requirement:0%
- FLSA Status: NonExempt
- Shift: 1st shift
- Employment Category: Full Time Regular
- Pay Range:$24.50$30/hr.
INGENUITY GROWS GOOD
Guided by its purpose Ingenuity Grows Good Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing manufacturing and distributing high quality nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield Californias fertile San Joaquin Valley Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land Our People and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram Facebook and Twitter to learn more.
WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
This position is an entry level Technician position for the Bolthouse Farms Research & Development team based in Bakersfield CA. This position requires a highly motivated innovative and organized candidate with strong communication and technical skills. The Technician will support numerous R&D projects with laboratory pilot plant and production scale experiments under the guidance of R&D Scientists. A background in Science or Engineering with experience in food process/product development preferred.
- Support daily pilot plant operations with cleaning sanitizing processing and clean up
- Support pilot plant operations to ensure product and process specifications are met
- Conduct trials in the pilot plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing capability
- Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
- Support projects with laboratory analytical work
- Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
- Support data management documentation and specifications
- Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
- Support general laboratory organization and function
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- General knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies
- General knowledge of ingredients and food systems
- Organizational and planning skills. Can execute timelines with guidance that contain primary as well as contingency plans
- Good problemsolving skills. Can determine with guidance the root cause of a problem and execute effectively on solutions.
- Excellent communication skills oral written presentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills builds effective working relationship at all levels
- Highly effective team player; willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas
- Develop awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
- Knowledge of experimental design
- Computer skills include Excel Word Power Point database and internet tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1year experience in field preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work environment includes office kitchen pilot plant and manufacturing locations.
- Must be available to travel to various customers/suppliers and production facilities
- Ability to walk or stand up to threequarters of the workday. Physical ability to handle weights of approximately fifty pounds
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
- 1st shift Monday through Friday when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and wellbeing of both our eligible coworkers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group ShortTerm Disability
- Group LongTerm Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
During the course of the COVID19 pandemic we recognize that certain nonessential worker personnel may at times store consumerfacing materials (including but not limited to EADs coupons promotional materials etc.) offsite from Company locations such as at associates homes or in vehicles. All such consumerfacing materials must be maintained in a smokefree and secure workplace environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as need to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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1st shift (8am5pm) Monday through Friday when business requires overtime will be mandatory.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
