JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Solid science background and knowledge on the functionality and chemistry of proteins, protein products and production process, as well as the food product sensory evaluation and animal by product manufacturing.
- Excellent ability to implement product research and development principles and general methodology, such as Stage – Gate Process.
- Solid working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and GMP’s; ability to implement the same in both manufacturing, research and product development.
- Ability to safely and effectively operate pilot plant scale processing equipment such as cookers, evaporators, dryers, choppers, grinders, pumps, centrifuges, reactors, filtration, etc.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of experimental design, methods of data analysis and basic statics.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical and commercial product information to Sales, customers, distributors and other external partners.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management, Innovation staff, Operations, QA and other internal partners.
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential information including Innovation projects, financial results and confidential / proprietary formulations and processes.
- Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, respect, and reliability.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and embrace emerging technology.
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season) Key: Occasional = 0% - 33% Frequent = 34% - 66% Continuous = 67% - 100% N/A = Not Applicable Standing - Frequent Sitting - Occasional Walking - Occasional Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Occasional Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional Working on Heights: Unprotected Heights - NA Protected Heights - NA Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent Hand Movements: Recording Data - Occasional Operating Office Equipment - Occasional Operating Computer - Frequent Simple Grasping (right and left) - Occasional Firm Grasping (right and left) - Occasional Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Occasional Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - NA Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes Color Definition - Yes Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes Office - Frequent Multiple Locations - Frequent Plant - Occasional Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional Rough Terrain - NA Other - NA BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the mental and interpersonal capabilities to apply and communicate advanced technical expertise in a professional laboratory, technical and sales environment. WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES: This position spends time in general office, pilot plant, manufacturing plants and laboratory settings requiring extended hours during peak periods of activity. The position requires the ability to travel in a variety of weather conditions. | 
