Food Scientist 1

Food Scientist 1

Gainesville Science Center

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,  join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Food Scientist 1 in 2183 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641 USA. Your mission will be to :

We are looking for a Food Scientist 2183 SE Hawthorne, Rd Gainesville, FL 32667. Your mission will be to :

• Perform physical testing procedures, identifying the specified physical characteristics of a sample, according to client requests and specifications. This includes : Ongoing review of existing client-specific evaluation and related methods in order to suggest modifications and improvements. Ensure that all methodology is implemented and tested so that all analysis activities are in compliance with quality, safety, and other applicable standards and procedures.
• Assist in the creation of work instructions, data capture sheets, and data review.
• Communicate with Supervisor or Technical Support personnel any concerns with testing procedures in order to provide information to clients as necessary. Liaison with local and regional customer care as required, including TAT updates.
• Provide results and additional information according to the time frame established by Department Leadership and Customer Requirements and inform Leadership of any late or out of spec results as soon as possible. Perform testing, record data in LIMS, review accuracy of data in order to produce reports to clients.

Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce LIMS-generated reports for customers. Correct any discrepancies that may occur. Occasional calculations performed outside of LIMS need to be documented and maintained per Good Laboratory Practices.

YOUR PROFILE

Knowledge : Profile

Bachelor's degree preferred OR at least two years of experience in hospitality, retail, or manufacturing or a background in Food Science from work experience or formal education resulting in a degree.

Management (Size and characteristics of the team(s)) : N / A

Work Environment : The incumbent works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat and eyeglasses may need to be worn depending on the testing process. The incumbent may use the autoclave daily to complete the analysis process. Continuous lifting of analysis materials weighing up to 50 pounds are necessary to transport media materials. The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position.

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