Senior Manager, Analytical Chemistry Scientist

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 21, 2024

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is enabling ingredient and beverage innovation global R&D in nature. Qualified candidates are expected to have industry experience (5-10 years with Ph.D. or 10 plus years with BS/MS). Candidates with extensive hands-on experience using analytical instruments to perform routine and non-routine testing to support business are required. Experiences in methods development and validation; sample preparation of various matrices including food and beverage; and qualitative, quantitative, and unknown analyses of small molecules and water-soluble large molecules in ingredients and beverage products; and analytical troubleshooting are highly desirable. The ability to acquire new knowledge, capability, and skills in other areas of analytical chemistry as well as in solving problems, and leading projects are strongly preferred.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Strong knowledge and skills as well as hands-on experiences in separation and characterization of large and small molecules (such as proteins, peptides, glycoproteins, oligosaccharides, etc.) in both ingredients and finished beverage products (carbonated soft drinks, dairy, coffee, and juice) using HPLC, LC/MS, CE, GPC, and related techniques. Additionally, knowledge and experience with biophysical characterizations of biomolecules to show purity, stability, function, proper folding, and potential interactions with other food ingredients is highly desirable. This would include biochemical techniques based on electrophoresis, light-scattering, fluorescence, blotting/ELISA, etc.; The ability to acquire, establish, and apply new capabilities; and the desire and ability to collaborate and communicate across functions are essential to this position.

FUNCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of this position include meetings with clients, searching the literature for relevant information, developing, and validating methods, conducting and or leading routine and non-routine testing, writing reports and documenting findings, maintaining instruments, working independently and/or in a collaborative team environment to support R&D projects and the Company’s needs, and acquiring and establishing new capabilities.

• Manage instruments and guarantee their optimal performance
• Develop and validate methods
• Design experiment
• Conduct investigative, routine and non-routine testing
• Ensure timely and accurate data
• Interact with stakeholders and partners to define analytical needs for business
• Compile, interpret, document, and report results
• Organize and lead projects
• Set the agenda and prioritize workflow and task schedules
• Gain expertise and build proficiency
• Supervise contract workers

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS and Eligibility:

• Bachelor's Degree in analytical chemistry, or equivalent qualification background required, prefer Ph.D. or MS degrees in analytical chemistry.
• Candidates (US citizen or permanent resident/green card)
• Related Work Experience: 7 years with Ph.D. and 10 plus years with BS/MS.

Skills:

Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety Management, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiology, Product Development, Project Management, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing

Pay Range:

$120,000 - $149,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose