Research & Development Laboratory Coordinator

Job Description

This position will initiate, coordinate, and implement new product initiatives on new and existing products. This position will work in the lab to make prototypes working with the R&D Scientist. Execute batch records, maintain supplies and raw materials in the lab and get them from warehouse as needed. Prepare samples to send out to customers. Maintain clean and organized lab area.

II. Specific Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Organize daily activities based on business priorities provided by R&D scientists or VP R&D.
• Maintain accurate records of R&D materials, equipment, and samples stored in all R&D areas according to established practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory and project work documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory work environment including supplies inventory and maintenance, and routine cleaning.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Formulate and create benchtop samples for presentation to inside and outside customers, while maintaining awareness of current plant process capabilities.
• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP Service oriented.
• Participate in all necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with bar code scanners and warehouse inventory systems a plus.
• Able to read and follow exact instructions, including SOP and cGMP procedures.
• Able to taste prototype products and taste panels as needed.

III. Essential Skills and Experience:
Education or Equivalent: (Minimum required to perform the job):
• High School diploma required. Some college experience would be a plus, especially in the science field.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in food preparation/food industry (preferably in the confectionary industry)

Knowledge/Skills Requirements: (List unique knowledge skills or problem-solving requirements):
• Ability to work with cross-functional departments within the organization.
• Problem-solving, verbal, communication, and listening skills, excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Work well in a team-based environment as well as working alone.
• Some computer skills using Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must be a well-motivated, self-starter, and dependable.
• Responsible — a high sense of ownership.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

IV. Dimensions of Position:
Scope of Responsibility

Direct Reports:

V. Physical Requirements and Safety Considerations of the Position:
Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, climb, or balance.