Research Assistant - Scientific

Document Coordinator
Objective
Support to team by providing technical, administrative, and overall support.

Responsibilities

- Maintain collaborative relationships with Product developers, Quality, Regulatory, Analytical, Microbiology, Plant Operations, and Management.
- Create, update, maintain, and troubleshoot material and formula specification database.
- Liaise with project teams and suppliers.
- Project documentation for new/existing projects based on R&D templates and procedures.
- Generate Purchase Orders for plant trials or bench-top studies and follow-up on invoices.
- Assist in bench-top preparation for product audits and Consumer Testing.
- Process Microbiological and Analytical sample submissions.
- Assist with Shelf Life studies and First Production Audits.
- Prepare, label, pack, and ship samples and supply tracking information.
- Enter test data into Excel.
- Prepare bench-top prototypes in support of product development.

Education/Experience
- Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
- Some (1+ years) experience in the food industry.

Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Ability to learn company internal computer systems such as Meridian Interspec, SmartKart, iPaySmart, and winLIMS.
- Flexible team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Open to learning new material and taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and follow up in all areas.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
- Ability to be flexible with changing needs and react quickly
- Good problem solving skills

SKILLS
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.