Associate Scientist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 90000
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .
- Design and conduct benchtop experiments and perform tests according to research plan.
- Up-scale trials from benchtop to pilot plant and perform tests according to research plan.
- Design and execute shelf-life studies on selected products including routine analysis and sensory evaluations.
- Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
- Analyzing and summarizing research data.
- Presenting scientific findings to the R&D team and to other functions when needed.
- Consistently deliver concise accurate and complete reporting of work in the specified format (written and/or electronic).
- Operating benchtop and pilot plant equipment.
- Adhering to GMP and other safety regulations.
- Maintaining a safe clean and sanitary work area.
- Organizing storing and handling all chemical substances fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
- Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
- Cleaning sterilizing maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
- Providing technical support when necessary.
- Performing other duties assigned by supervisor.
- BS or MS degree in food science with either a focus on dairy science or a working experience in dairy
- 0-1 years experience in a lab/ pilot plant environment.
- Previousworking knowledge related to at least one of the following: food science product recipe/formulation process research experimental designand/or plant trials.
- Hands-on experience operating electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment.
- In depth knowledge of QHSE management systems preventative measures and laboratory best practices.
- Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel overnight and to work night and weekend shifts for special projects
- 8 hours sitting/standing/walking
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Exposure to hazards (machinery flammable liquids biohazards etc.) etc.)
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography job-related knowledge skills and experience. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position is offered.
Base pay range:
$75000 - $90000 USD
fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.
For Recruitment Agencies
At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house we work only occasionally with external agencies and only those on our existing pre-approved vendor list. At this time we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
fairlife ultra-filtered milk is made with 50% more protein and 50% less sugar, compared to regular milk. Try our Core Power protein shakes, fairlife Nutrition Plan protein shakes, and various delicious flavors of Ultra-Filtered Milk!
