Research Scientist QRC

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Summary:
PROJECT LEADERSHIP & TROUBLESHOOTING - Under general supervision, assume responsibility for projects of significant importance, scope and complexity or assist on more complex projects. With assistance, solve problems through application of knowledge, experience and original thinking. Provide technical input to current projects and assist in scoping new projects. Review results with others and suggest the advisability of further tests and/or changes deemed necessary. Prepare all project reports as required. Make presentation of significant conclusions when pertinent.

ROUTINE TESTING - Under light supervision, provide analytical services in support of Cocoa Science initiatives for all cocoa commondity related products. Monitor ingredient, in-process or finished product quality through analytical testing. Perform simple to moderately complex wet chemistry techniques (sample preparation, extraction and analysis). Perform moderately complex chemical analyses using analytical equipment including GC, GC/MS and HPLC instrumentation. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation. Prepare standards and controls. Record, compute and evaluate data as well as input data into LIMS. Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate. Maintain Workstation Manuals.

METHOD DEVELOPMENT/EQUIPMENT SET-UP - Make recommendations for method development, or enhancement, designed to provide new analyses, produce more accurate data, or achieve cost savings. Also recommend and coordinate equipment purchases and upgrades.



Qualifications:

• Superior working knowledge and comfort in analytical test methods and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Demonstrated experience using analytical instrumentation including, chromatography systems (GC, GC/MS and HPLC)
• A well-rounded working technical knowledge of chemistry and related sciences

• Attention to detail, especially with respect to laboratory techniques
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, track and plan.
• Superior communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Proficiency in computer programs / software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and LIMS
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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