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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Technical Support of Plant QA Projects Responsible for a summer project as assigned by the Associate Director of Quality Assist in product testing, research, or sampling methods pertaining to projects as requested by Associate Director of Quality or plant Quality Manager Support Quality Systems Manager with sampling and/or product testing as required Data compiling and organization as it pertains to validation and verification work Lab Support and Upkeep Aid in conducting product cuttings and/or sensory panels Responsible for analytical testing of products as needed Responsible for lab cleanliness and general organization QA Regulatory Support Support in data entry and filing Support on projects pertaining to food labeling compliance, food safety and quality plans, product shelf life testing, and raw material specifications Quality Systems Administrative Support Aid in researching information as it pertains to customer inquiries Support in data entry and filing EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Actively seeking a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, or Consumer Family Sciences KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Experienced working within a lab Computer knowledge required; MS Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct: None Indirect: None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals The employee may occasionally be required to crouch The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 60 pounds The employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat) JOB COMPETENCIES Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust Attitude and Commitment Diversity Customer Service Quality Attention to Detail Initiative Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Other Responsible for organizing time for completing daily tasks as well as new projects Willingness to work within processing facilities in order to provide aid for projects Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)