Research Apprentice I

As a Research Apprentice your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of process equipment through active operations engagement management, process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Support the implementation of research and evaluation projects.
• Conduct and document research investigations.
• Prepare quantitative measurement tools for distribution by formatting paper forms or building electronic surveys.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data by conducting interviews/observations and administering surveys/assessments as needed.
• Develop codebooks to ensure accurate data entry and storage.
• Enter quantitative data into spreadsheets ensuring the appropriate data structure and security.
• Prepare data for analysis by cleaning, coding, and merging data.
• Conduct qualitative (coding, theming) and quantitative data analysis (descriptives, ANOVA, regression, multivariate).
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of process equipment through active operations engagement management, process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Support the implementation of research and evaluation projects.
• Conduct and document research investigations.
• Prepare quantitative measurement tools for distribution by formatting paper forms or building electronic surveys.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data by conducting interviews/observations and administering surveys/assessments as needed.
• Develop codebooks to ensure accurate data entry and storage.
• Enter quantitative data into spreadsheets ensuring the appropriate data structure and security.
• Prepare data for analysis by cleaning, coding, and merging data.
• Conduct qualitative (coding, theming) and quantitative data analysis (descriptives, ANOVA, regression, multivariate).

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Life Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Food Science
• 0 to7 years working experience
• Master’s Degree a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication verbal and written communication skills
• Works collaboratively within various teams
• Working knowledge of ISO, GMP, and HACCP food safety as it relates to the manufacturing process
• Ability to adjust communication/leadership style as needed and when appropriate
• Solution oriented, critical thinking, efficient decision making, and RCFA
• Strong analytical background including knowledge of statistical applications and tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking
• Ability to receive regular feedback and act upon it accordingly
• Demonstrated drive for learning and teaching/sharing best practices with others
• Fermentation, Distillation, blending, packaging experience a plus
• Forklift experience a plus
• Proficient with personal computers and business applications such as Minitab, MS office, MS office, excel, word; email; and Teams

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.