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About the Role

As a Research & Development Technician I, you will assist the Research Scientist from conceptual stages through product life cycles and collaborate with production and maintenance to align duties with company goals and values.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with all Pilot Plant equipment and operations, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Collaborate with Research staff to set up, operate, and evaluate experiments.
• Operate all equipment during runs and record observations.
• Request clarification or direction from Research Staff when needed.
• Adhere to good manufacturing and sanitation practices.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safe work practices in the Pilot Plant.
• Gain familiarity with and evaluate special equipment, techniques, or analysis.
• Recommend approaches or ideas to the Research Staff for projects.
• Develop familiarity with various analytical equipment and techniques, and perform sample analysis or bench tasks.
• Work with Cheese Plant personnel when new products or equipment are introduced.
• Order and receive all Pilot Plant supplies, parts, and materials, following company procedures and authorization for purchases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Cheese Processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Safety/GOP is preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical and logic related usage of industrial equipment is preferred.

Location

• Buffalo, New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
• Variety of affordable benefits and coverage options
• Significant support for insurance costs
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Paid Time Off from day one
• Training and development opportunities
• Education Reimbursement

About the Company

• Lactalis is the world leader in dairy, a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe.
• In the US, Lactalis offers an unrivaled house of beloved brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft®, Breakstone’s®, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, and Parmalat®.
• Their yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
• Lactalis lives by core values: Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.
• They foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Equal Opportunity

• Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
• Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.