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Contractor Technician
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey | |
 May 13, 2026 | |
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Job Title:
Contractor Technician
Location: Hershey, PA Duration: 3 months, possibility of extension or conversion Description: Reporting to the Associate Manager, the position will work with multiple scientists within the R&D team to achieve the company innovation goals and programs. The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development. Successful candidate will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. The individual must be competent with basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production. A successful candidate is expected to be dependable and proactive, as well as have excellent communication skills. Candidate will work specifically on protein bars, low sugar/zero sugar chocolate confections, and the possibility of zero sugar hard candy & gummies. Specific Role Focus Area:
Major Duties/Responsibilities: 80% - Partnering with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, making samples using equipment and new technologies, and cleaning equipment 10% - Sitting in on developing trial protocols, entering data, analysis, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and reporting results 10% - Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary laboratory workspace for the team. Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies. Maintain regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient/packaging information in the lot tracking database. Top Three Technical Skills: 1.40% ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant 2.30% ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally 3.30% ability to collaborate with scientists Must Haves
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