Job Description

Job Title: Lab Tech  / Food Science
Location: Hershey, PA

Type: Contract / 6-12 months
Compensation: $20-$22 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
1st shift OT on rare occasions

Lab Tech Main Duties:

• Work with multiple scientists within the R&D team to achieve company innovation goals and programs.
• The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development.
• Successful candidate will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods.
• Must be competent with basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production.  

• Benchtop development
• Pilot plant testing
• Equipment assembly and preparation
• Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups
• Identify project support needs
• Partner with project leaders on planning and execution
• Ability to lift up to the maximum of fifty (50) pounds and prepare product for testing
• Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
• Good time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projects
• Open to traveling up to 15% of the time.

Lab Tech Requirements

• Ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant
• Ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally
• Ability to collaborate with scientists
• GED/HSD with min 2-3 years of related experience, or BS in non-related field with no experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Day shift,

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