Scientist - Biotech jobs in Savannah, GA

Job Title:      R&D Scientist 

Department:     R&D      

Reports To:     Director of R&D 

FLSA Status:     Salaried Exempt 

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QUALIFICATIONS   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 

Proven experience of 5 plus years in an R&D, Process Engineer or related field. 

Knowledge of the testing methods of fats & oils is highly desired. 

Strong understanding of food processing technologies, equipment, and industry best practices. 

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically under pressure.  

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and convey technical information. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to type on a computer keyboard; climb or balance, sometimes on top of product tanks approximately 60 feet off the ground; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste and smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision correctable to read computer screen, lab equipment controls, and industry manuals. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic and/or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.