Graduate Trainee (Associate Scientist), Analytical Research

Primary Function:

• Perform analysis of new ingredient, prototypes, replicates and finished products.

• Assist scientists in performing experiments in method/process development and validation

• Coordinate and assist scientists in performing instrument validation

• Manage own daily activities to meet turn-around time of tests

• Document experiment, results and observation in a timely and accurate manner

• Interact with other groups and share information; participates in team activities

• Perform purchasing, lab inventory, equipment calibration and other lab house-keeping under direction of lab manager or senior scientist to maintain smooth and safe lab operation. May assume responsibility of maintaining assigned lab procedures and processes

• Compliant to all applicable safety, qualify, and AN policies and procedures; participate in and coordinate CAPA and LI

• Establish procedures, rules and guidelines within the section under direction of lab manager

• Coordinate and provide training within the section

• Perform TPL operational management work under direction of lab manager or senior scientist to assure the quality of TPL services

• To carry out analytical research, sample testing, lab operation and maintenance, technical support and liaison with external scientific community.

Major Responsibilities:

• Daily Planning

• Entry Level

• Tasks/activities driven, Perform assigned tasks under supervision

• Conduct analytical research activities

• Perform sample testing

• Provide training, method training and method transfer of analytical methods internally and/or externally

• Comply to and implement Quality, EHS and company policies

• Provide physical chemistry/analytical chemistry/food chemistry consultation to product research & development, supply chain, medical safety, clinical research & nutrition science, and regulatory, etc.

• Support the built-up of R&D network capability

• Frequent liaison with the external scientific community

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Food Science related major

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 0-2 years’ work experience/internship in chemistry, food science, food chemistry, food microbiology, or related experiences

• Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry, food and nutritional science and applications

• Fluency in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Troubleshooting and resolve/recommend

• Demonstrated ability to assess and synthesize scientific data.

• Some travel may be required.

• Strong interpersonal and writing skills with attention to details.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.

• Strong presentation and communications skills to cross-functional teams and management at all levels. 

• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload.

• Hands-on experience in analytical instruments

• Experience in working in R&D environment.

• Interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders