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location: Frisco, Texas
job type: Contract
work hours: 3 to 11
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- As a Research Associate focusing on ingredients and raw materials, you will play a critical role in supporting the innovation pipeline and ensuring the quality and integrity of their diverse portfolio of iconic beverages. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented scientist to apply their technical knowledge to real-world product challenges, from cost-savings initiatives and supply chain resilience to maintaining regulatory compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about the science behind the products people enjoy every day, this is the place to build your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Raw Material Expertise: Develop a foundational understanding of various raw materials, ingredients, and their functional application across The Client's diverse beverage platforms.
- Project Support: Actively support ingredient-focused projects, including new supplier qualification, cost-savings initiatives, mitigation of supply chain disruptions, and resolution of production challenges.
- Data Integrity & Management: Accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to input and maintain required ingredient data within technical databases.
- Laboratory Analysis: Prepare ingredient samples and perform basic analytical testing (e.g., pH, acidity, density, Brix) as needed, maintaining detailed and accurate laboratory records.
- Process Improvement: Develop or update SOPs and related training documentation to ensure efficiency and consistency within the job function.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key technical liaison, working effectively with R&D functions (Product Development, Sensory, Regulatory, Quality, etc.) and external partners like Procurement and Quality.
- Vendor Communication: Effectively communicate with and manage external vendors to ensure timely acquisition of necessary technical and regulatory documents.
qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely allied scientific field.
- Experience: Some relevant experience in a technical function (R&D, Quality Assurance, or Ingredients) within the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, including successful completion of an industry internship.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to summarize complex project details, analyze technical ingredient specifications, and present data-driven solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data recording and documentation.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation while also thriving in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for effective internal and external collaboration.
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage shifting business priorities and workload demands.
- Direct experience working with ingredient databases or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
- Practical experience performing basic quality control analysis on food or beverage ingredients.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food and beverage ingredients (e.g., FDA, USDA).
skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
