ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST
ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST
Grain Processing Corporation
Muscatine, IA
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Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), located in Muscatine, Iowa, has an exciting opportunity to join their team as an Associate Scientist in the Creative Solutions Department, formally known as Research & Development!
As a leading manufacturer of pure alcohol, maltodextrins, starches, as well as co-products for the animal nutrition industry, this hands-on role is responsible for driving the development of new products and providing operational support to GPC. The position spans lab, pilot plan, and production settings, participating in all phases of development, including experimental design, experimentation, and evaluation. A general understand of food chemistry and relevant processing equipment is essential to the success of this role. The ideal candidate has a background in process engineering and/or food science, emphasizing flexibility, organizational abilities, and effective communication. Familiarity with chickpeas and soybeans is a major plus!
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Associate Scientist Responsibilities:
As a leading manufacturer of pure alcohol, maltodextrins, starches, as well as co-products for the animal nutrition industry, this hands-on role is responsible for driving the development of new products and providing operational support to GPC. The position spans lab, pilot plan, and production settings, participating in all phases of development, including experimental design, experimentation, and evaluation. A general understand of food chemistry and relevant processing equipment is essential to the success of this role. The ideal candidate has a background in process engineering and/or food science, emphasizing flexibility, organizational abilities, and effective communication. Familiarity with chickpeas and soybeans is a major plus!
Ready to join this 5-time US Best Managed Company? Apply today!
Associate Scientist Responsibilities:
- Establish a deep knowledge of chickpea and corn processing techniques to assist in development of new products, as well as supporting the operations of existing products.
- Assist in preparation and implementation of bench, pilot, and production plant trials.
- Support new product development through design and execution of experiments.
- Provide characterization of new and existing products through laboratory testing and utilization of outside labs.
- Record data and observations in an electronic lab notebook and analyze data using basic statistical methods.
- Interpret data to provide conclusions and recommendations for product development, problem solving, and continuous product improvement.
- Work with cross-functional team to complete projects.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Food Science, Grain Science, or other related discipline.
- Preferred candidate will have laboratory and food processing experience at a university and/or food industry environment
- Experience conducting experiments to include experimental design, lab work, and statistical analysis
- Engineering background and/or experience is a definite plus
- Strong background in general, organic, and carbohydrate chemistry
- Fundamental knowledge of macronutrient characteristics
- Understanding of food ingredient interactions
- Excellent problem-solving skills and capable of working both independently and in a collaborative setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- Attention to detail and effective time management skills to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude and motivation to pursue technical challenges
- Limited travel may be required (trade shows and career fairs)
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology -
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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