Job Title: Contractor Research Scientist, Chocolate Product Development Location: Hershey, PA Type: Contract, 9 monthly, possibly 12 Months Contractor Work Model: Onsite Overview: The Scientist within the Chocolate Product Development R&D Team is responsible for assisting other scientists on high complexity initiatives, leading workstreams within larger initiatives, and/or leading low complexity initiatives with support. A low to medium level of autonomy is required depending upon the workstream. The Scientist is responsible for maintaining compliance on all GMPs and all food and people safety protocols in the lab and pilot plant. Work may be performed independently or under minimal supervision and routinely involves repetitive tasks on a daily or weekly basis. The Scientist will be expected to create trial plans and test protocols, to write reports capturing results and conclusions, and to present findings and recommended next steps for further work. A strong understanding of principles of food chemistry and ingredient functionality is desirable. Successful candidate will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. Scientist will also be responsible for learning to operate and maintain different pieces of R&D equipment and documenting procedures for set-up, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment. A successful candidate is learning how to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge while developing and sharing technical expertise within functional areas and cross functionally within the organization. Typical Day: + 60% Partnering with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, making samples using equipment and new technologies, and cleaning equipment + 30% Developing trial protocols, entering data, analysis, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and presenting / reporting results and conclusions to team. + 10% Other administrative tasks, and training (online and hands on) Top Three Technical Skills: + 40% ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant + 30% ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally + 30% ability to collaborate with partners on a cross functional team Must Haves/ Recessions (i.e. years of experience?) + BS in Science/Engineering related field is desirable + Food related work (specifically chocolate technology) experience is a plus + Desire to work in the food industry and Hershey, PA area + Ability to travel for work outside of the Hershey, PA area + Ability to work overtime as needed Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: + Ability to develop and execute designed experiments on pilot scale equipment + Well-developed oral and written communication skills. + Ability to handle allergens including diary, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing appropriate PPE. + Experience with basic Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint + Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. + Ability to effectively plan and execute multiple priorities while being flexible and adaptive to change. + General knowledge of food GMPs Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable): MS Office Project Industry Experience: + Great to have experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development. Team Size: + Individual contributor will work closely with others and have individual work. Work Environment: + Labs, pilot plant, desk work, working meetings and manufacturing facilities for tests and trials. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M1 #LI-BH Ref: #706-IT York System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.