A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, we're a $16-billion global food company with more than 63,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunitySmithfield BioScience is part of a vertically integrated platform providing an unparalleled level of traceability and product safety, while offering innovative solutions to increase functionality and viability of Smithfield's non-food products for the advanced development of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals,and medical devices.Smithfield Foods continues to invest in its BioScience unit and is one of the only U.S. manufacturers of Heparin Sodium USP.In Cincinnati, we have a USDA-approved and FDA-registered facility with significant expansion plans.The facility manufactures products used in cardiac surgery, dialysis procedures, blood transfusions, medical device implantation, and many other applications.As a member of the R&D team, this position participates in the research and development of new/revised laboratory procedures, new products and other R&D projects.The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.Core ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the research team development of new products and refinement of laboratory methods.Accurately records data and results in company laboratory notebooks and maintains proper documentation.Follows procedures to assure a clean, safe and organized lab.Enhances safety and safeguards the Company's proprietary information.Participates in the transfer, training and implementation of new and revised procedures.Provides support for the analytical testing results and providing information to the team.Participates in the exchange of ideas to facilitate the progress of new and ongoing product development.Other duties as assigned to assist the research team.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a science field or equivalent combination of education experience.Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.Proficient in on-line work systems and product/project development software tools.Continuously improves and updates pharmaceutical industry knowledge and product development skills.Understands all aspects of relevantand current plant SOP's and appropriate FDA guidelines.Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and achieve effective time management.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Acts with a sense of urgency under deadlines to meet established goals and objectives.Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships a