About this role
Summary of major duties:
Project Support
• Weigh and batch ingredients for bench-top and pilot plant runs
• Prepare bench-top formulations of new product innovations
• Support pilot plan trials and prototype production including set-up and clean-up
• Coordinate procurement, receipt, and storage of ingredients
• Coordinate shelf-life testing studies
• Input lot tracking information
• Perform basic analytical tests
Equipment Operation
• Learn and operate a variety of standard testing and process equipment.
• Ensure timely calibaration of lab instruments
Lab Maintenance
• Maintain inventory of supplies and restock as necessary.
• Ensure that needed lab equipment is available and functional.
• Maintain clean and orderly lab area.
• Procure basic ingredients as needed
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• GED or High School Diploma required with 0-2 years related experience.
• Experience in food processing is preferred.
• Good mathematical skills
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Comfortable operating lab, pilot plant and small production equipment
• Capable of working in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with dynamic priorities
• Demonstrated ability of a basic working technical knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent Organizational skills
Other facts
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. Hershey has approximately 20,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products.
The company has more than 70 brands around the world that drive more than $11 billion in annual revenues, including such beloved brands like HERSHEY'S, REESE'S, KIT KAT®, JOLLY RANCHER, ICE BREAKERS, SHAQ-A-LICIOUS, SKINNYPOP and DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZEL'S.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating responsibly and supporting its people and communities. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through access to education.
What you'll do
- The Research Assistant Technician will support project activities by weighing and batching ingredients, preparing formulations, and coordinating trials. They will also maintain lab equipment and ensure a clean working environment.
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