Executive Support Technician

Patents, Enzymes Research Marketing Visionary Operations Leadership Innovation Market Share Food Science Communication Presentations Revenue Growth Time Management Problem Solving Market Analysis Product Innovation Technical Services Customer Engagement Patent Applications Technical Leadership Scientific Reasoning Intellectual Property Equipment Maintenance Software Documentation New Product Development Artificial Intelligence Research And Development Persuasive Communication Food Product Development Engineering Design Process Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Food Safety And Sanitation Good Manufacturing Practices Operational Performance Management High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, * Execute complex laboratory experiments and bench-scale research under guidance.

• Identify innovative product application opportunities through market analysis and customer engagement, delivering at least two patent applications annually.
• Develop at least three novel product applications annually from initial phase through commercialization.
• Lead the end-to-end design and conceptualization phase for new product development initiatives.
• Deliver high-level presentations to promote technology at key meetings and conferences.
• Manage external relationships with food research institutes.
• Optimize operational performance and long-term productivity of the Technical Services department.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP and SQF standards, maintaining compliance with corporate quality management.
• Supervise and mentor laboratory personnel to foster professional development.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of innovative product applications.
• Facilitate intellectual property growth by providing technical data for patent applications.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to support business development.
• Lead joint R&D projects with key customers, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Provide technical and analytical services to clients for business retention and market expansion.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
• Ensure strict adherence to Food Safety standards, reporting risks promptly.
• Help manage the annual team budget, ensuring fiscal alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain rigorous documentation standards and coordinate with global R&D groups.
• Uphold administrative excellence by delivering timely reports and escalating food safety concerns.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team and build a high-performing team through recruitment and mentorship.
• Administer performance-based reviews and manage personnel transitions to ensure departmental excellence., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Executive Support Technician TEKsystems

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• Extensive experience in R&D and food science.
• Proficiency in laboratory work, with 75% of workday dedicated to lab activities.
• Experience working with enzymes in food.
• Proven patent filing experience.
• Supervisory skills for managing direct reports.
• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience in R&D, food science, and supervisory roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced scientific reasoning and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinking for navigating high-level technical problems.
• Exceptional proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents.
• Effective communication skills for preparing persuasive articles and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for balancing laboratory research with administrative responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, and Spectrophotometry.
• Specialized knowledge of enzyme application., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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