Engineering Journal Jobs in Fairfield, NJ

• Sets up and runs Manual Lathes

• Sets up and runs Milling Machines (Bridgeport or other)

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• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts and tooling.
  
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machines.
  
• Has a passion for suggesting improvements, working with people to enhance productivity across manufacturing departments as a direct result of work they do
  
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• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
  
• Milling Machine Experience a must (Bridgeport or other)
  
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical computations (trigonometry and geometry) is a plus
  
• Understands and interprets CNC programs when needed is a plus.
  
• Understands and can perform tool wear offsets is a plus
  
• Skills to maintain extremely tight tolerances (as low as 0.001\") is a plus
  
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• High school diploma or GED required
  
• English language Skills are a must (Ability to read and speak), bi-lingual is a plus
  
• 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience with small assembly production processes, precision manufacturing is a plus
  
• Experience as a manufacturing technician performing secondary machining operations is a plus
  
• Experience setting up and /or running Wire and Ram EDM or working with EDM components is a plus
  

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Our client, a well-established leader in industrial manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Technical Sales Representative with strong cutting tool and metal cutting experience to drive growth across distribution channels and end-user accounts.

This role is ideal for a sales professional with hands-on chip making knowledge who understands machining processes at a technical level and can confidently consult with manufacturing engineers, machinists, production managers, and procurement teams.

Position Overview:

The Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for growing revenue within an assigned territory by promoting high-performance cutting tools, carbide inserts, indexable tooling, solid carbide end mills, drills, reamers, and metal removal solutions. The successful candidate will combine industrial sales expertise with a deep understanding of CNC machining, feeds and speeds optimization, tool geometry, carbide grades, coatings, and metal cutting applications.

This is a consultative, solution-based sales role focused on supporting both industrial distributors and end-user manufacturing facilities, including job shops, production machining environments, and OEM manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive territory sales growth of cutting tools and metal cutting solutions through both distribution partners and direct end users
• Provide technical application support on CNC milling, turning, drilling, and chip making operations
• Advise customers on proper feeds and speeds, tooling geometry selection, carbide grades, coatings, tool life optimization, and cycle time reduction
• Conduct onsite visits to evaluate machining processes and recommend productivity improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to improve surface finish, tool performance, and cost per part
• Develop strong relationships with industrial distributors while expanding penetration within end-user accounts
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, tooling standardization, and metal removal efficiency
• Support new product introductions and promote advanced tooling technologies

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cutting tool sales, industrial tooling sales, or metalworking sales
• Strong technical understanding of chip making processes, CNC machining, feeds and speeds calculations, tool geometry, and carbide grades
• Experience calling on industrial distribution networks and end-user manufacturing accounts
• Knowledge of metal removal applications including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and boring
• Ability to communicate effectively with machinists, programmers, production supervisors, and engineering teams
• Demonstrated success in territory management, account development, and consultative technical sales

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a driven sales professional who can bridge the gap between technical machining knowledge and revenue growth. The ideal candidate understands how cutting tool performance impacts throughput, scrap reduction, machine utilization, and overall manufacturing productivity.

If you have a background in industrial sales, machining, metal cutting, carbide tooling, or CNC applications engineering and are ready to leverage that expertise into a high-impact technical sales role, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Reports To: Manager of Application Development

About the Role:

The Senior Software Engineer is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. This role emphasizes both individual development work and ownership of design decisions for features and subsystems. Modern tools, including AI-assisted development and architectural support, are leveraged to drive delivery while maintaining accountability for technical outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable applications and services.
• Act as a senior technical contributor, with responsibility for the design and implementation of features and subsystems.
• Contribute actively to development tasks, applying advanced coding expertise in several programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in architectural discussions and support incremental evolution of systems with team leads.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineering team members, fostering best practices and ongoing improvement.
• Translate requirements from product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders into technical solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in assigned systems and projects.
• Support and enhance cloud-based applications (Azure, AWS) with emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies to encourage innovation.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to expedite design, documentation, and implementation, while ensuring technical quality.
• Lead and support AI-related initiatives, drawing on prior experience with AI/ML technologies; recommend and implement suitable AI tools and frameworks.
• Test and demonstrate emerging AI tools and platforms via proofs of concept (POCs) to highlight business value.
• Guide customers in leveraging AI to optimize business processes; support teams working on business-facing AI efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to contribute to defining an AI roadmap aligned with organizational strategy and technology objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years in a Senior Software Engineer, Lead Developer, or similar role, with proven success delivering production systems.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps) and architectural frameworks.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C#, Python; excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Web Development: Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Mobile Development: Knowledge of mobile app development tools (e.g., Cordova, Ionic).
• Cloud Development: Experience managing cloud-hosted applications, including Azure Functions and Event Hubs.
• Database Management: Ability to develop and debug stored procedures, views, and tables in SQL Server and MySQL; basic database administration for data integrity and security.
• API Development: Skilled at designing, building, and debugging APIs; experience with RESTful APIs and tools like POSTMAN and SOAPUI.
• DevOps: Designing branching strategies; implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for test automation and deployment.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for application development and deployment.
• Security: Understanding of secure coding and application security best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective teamwork, working with cross-functional groups including developers, project managers, and analysts.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make effective decisions under constraints.
• Leadership through mentoring and influencing technical direction.
• Adaptability to new technologies and changing environments.
• Critical thinking in evaluating options and making informed decisions.
• Effective time management across multiple projects.
• Empathy for team and stakeholder perspectives to foster collaboration.

Real Estate Coordinator (Right of Way)

Morristown, NJ

12-Month Contract-to-Hire

We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Coordinator / Right of Way Specialist to support land acquisition and property documentation for major infrastructure and utility projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects move forward by supporting the review, management, and coordination of real estate and Right of Way documentation.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, environmental consultants, GIS specialists, and Right of Way teams to ensure property records, easements, permits, and agreements are accurate and properly documented.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys research, analysis, and working with property records while contributing to large infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Do

• Review and interpret Right of Way agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses
• Conduct property research and documentation reviews
• Perform rights and restriction analysis related to land use
• Support permitting activities and documentation requirements
• Interpret and track easement agreements and property records
• Transfer Right of Way data into the stakeholder management database
• Perform quality assurance reviews of database entries from field agents
• Compile technical information for the Right of Way project team
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, GIS, and project management teams
• Participate in public meetings and open houses when needed
• Manage and track multiple projects simultaneously

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in real estate, land management, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience using spreadsheets and project tracking tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or railroad projects
• Familiarity with Google Earth or construction drawings
• IRWA designation or Right of Way experience

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks in a fast-paced environment

Why This Opportunity?

Work on large-scale infrastructure and utility projects

Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and GIS teams

Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth

Be part of projects that support community and infrastructure development

If interest or know someone who could be a fit, please apply or reach out to me directly.

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview:

This position performs installation, maintenance, and repairs of computer driven electro-mechanical production equipment, ensuring that all related quality documentation is executed, while reviewing maintenance procedures for effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

* Maintenance and repair of computer driven electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment in support of medical device production.

o Computer driven systems include proportional-integral-derivative (PID) operating controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) automation.

o Sub-systems and components include electric drives, motors, electrical wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical panels, relays, printed circuit board circuitry, vacuum, and compressed air.

* Respond to emergency repair requests through troubleshooting, diagnosis, resumption of operation, and electronic documentation.

* Execute preventative/scheduled maintenance including planning of materials, parts, training, and other requirements to ensure work is executed in an efficient and timely manner.

* Document all work planned and performed in the computerized maintenance management system.

* Evaluate operation of equipment and instruments to conduct on-line adjustments. * Evaluate, quote, and order necessary replacement equipment, tools, and fixtures. * May develop or revise documents and procedures.

* Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Minimum Requirements :

* A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree or equivalent years of experience in Engineering, Science or related technical field is preferred

* 1-3 years of technician experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience working in medical device manufacturing or other FDA regulated industry preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

* Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and plumbing diagrams to expertly troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment, electric drives, motors, basic wiring, hydraulics, and pneumatics is required.

* Working knowledge of flow controls, valve selection, and pressure regulation.

* Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Must be well organized and demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

* Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to take initiative.

* Working knowledge of equipment powered by 120, 208/230, and 480VAC electrical voltage is required.

* Experience with PLC/HMI and MS-DOS programming languages is preferred.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel or equivalent software applications is preferred.

The pay for this role is a minimum of $25 per hour ($52k/yr) and a maximum of $33 per hour ($68,640/yr).

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

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• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
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• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As the global senior expert for Chemicals Management & Compliance, you will be the primary compliance advisor for the business in several technical areas, including Dangerous Goods Regulations, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Warehousing, Transport Emergency Response Management and Controlled Products Regulations. You will lead the development of global policies, processes and systems to ensure regulatory chemical compliance. You'll build cross functional collaboration with Commercial, Science & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Affairs, Supply-Chain, Site Operations, and Legal Compliance to embed industry best practices and support strategic chemical compliance programs. Additionally, you will represent us with regulatory agencies and industry associations, improving and leading change in response to evolving global chemical regulations.

Reports to: Global Head Chemicals Management & Compliance

Your Location: East Hanover, NJ, US; Other Possible locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, US; Kemptthal, Switzerland; Vernier, Switzerland.

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  University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, engineering, or related field.

  
  
  
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Compensation and Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 annually for US locations. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Position Title: Junior Applications Laboratory Technician

Location: East Hanover, New Jersey (On-Site | Full-Time)

Reporting To: Application Lab Manager

Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Job Purpose

Support Application Team members, coordinate & organize bases, supplies & fragrance oils for the Application Lab. Order Supplies for all Labs & maintain inventory for Applications. Perform Physical Testing & Sample Making as needed, and Support Lab Manager & Director

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• Organize & prepare materials required for sample preparation
  
• Help in updating and revising technical documentation in the department, under guidance.
  
• Responsible for the management of customer base inventories, internal bases, and packaging inventories
  
• Assist in the administration of materials and laboratory organization
  
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
  
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
  
• Detail-oriented & strong organizational skills
  

Additional Responsibilities

* Administration of sample requests and ordering of fragrance oils
* Operate and help maintain standard lab equipment

* Perform physical-chemical measurements

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• Technical training or Higher Education Qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a similar subject. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  
• At least 1 year of experience in a related area
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications & SAP preferred
  
• Ability to communicate in English required
  

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• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safe handling of chemicals
  
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
  
• Basic Chemistry knowledge preferred
  
• Understanding of ISO protocols
  
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and applications such as MS products (Excel, Word, etc), SAP, as well as the ability to learn new systems/applications
  
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and its safe usage
  
• Good Communication skills (verbal & written)
  

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, family leave and a high matching 401k plan.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.

The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Platform Development

· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).

· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.

· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.

2. Advanced Formulation Science

· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.

· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.

· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.

· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.

3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation

· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.

· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.

· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.

4. Stability Prediction

· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.

· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.

· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.

· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.

6. Documentation & Technical Governance

· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.

· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

Associate Attorney – Short Hills, NJ

Grae & Grae, LLC, a premier boutique construction law firm, is seeking talented, experienced, and highly-motivated junior and mid-level associates to join its Short Hills, NJ office on a full-time basis. Grae & Grae, LLC represents many of the largest and most prominent public and private sector contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, and the engineering and design professionals working alongside them, servicing the full diversity of their transactional and litigation needs. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York, and, preferably, the State of New Jersey, and have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school. Ideal candidates will have a record of outstanding academic achievement, clinical legal experience, superior legal writing and critical reasoning skills, and a demonstrated interest in construction-related work. Candidates with prior clerkship experience will receive priority consideration. Grae & Grae, LLC is a highly collegial practice committed to internal promotion and associate development through close mentorship and training.

Interested candidates should provide their resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (for candidates with less than 3 years’ experience).

Positions: Junior (1-3 years) and Mid-Level (3+ years) Associates

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience (though candidates with exceptional academic credentials and legal writing skills will receive consideration and are encouraged to apply)
• Bar Admission: New York

Salary Range:

Junior Associate: $95,000 - $135,000

Mid-Level Associate: $135,000 - $200,000