Junior Application Scientist
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Also remove application instructions, cookie/navigation, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Must not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay range is given: $25.00 - $25.00/hr (so same). That is specific, so we can include Pay section. Benefits list is given. So include Benefits section. Schedule? Not given explicitly; maybe Work Environment mentions fully onsite, but schedule not given. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states it. It does not state schedule like full-time/part-time hours. So omit Schedule.
We need sections: About the role (maybe from first paragraph after Job Description). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications). Benefits (list). Pay (maybe a paragraph). Also maybe Work Environment? Could be a section but not in prescribed headings list. The headings list includes: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can also include Qualifications or Skills if appropriate. The posting has Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. Could map to Requirements (or Skills). We'll produce sections: About the role (prose), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (ul maybe split into Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications combined), Benefits (ul), Pay (p). Also maybe Work Environment? Not in list; but we could incorporate into About the role or a separate section like "Work Environment". However instructions: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., not exclusive. So we could add other headings if needed, but better to stick to those. We can put work environment details in About the role or Responsibilities? Probably About the role can include description of role and work environment.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no Application Scientist
. Also do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. Also remove "Application Deadline", "About Actalent", etc. Also remove "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role or a short p. But location is substantive: Matthews, NC. Should we keep? Yes preserve all substantive information. Could put location in About the role paragraph.
Pay And Benefits section: we need to extract pay range and benefits list. Benefits list includes many items. We'll output as - each.
We must not include filler like "Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits..." that's still substantive? It's about benefits eligibility; we could keep as part of Benefits section prose maybe. But we can keep as part of Benefits section description.
We must not include "If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:" as heading; we can just list benefits.
We must not include "Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Matthews,NC." That's substantive; we can include in About the role or a separate section like Work Environment but not required. We'll include in About the role.
We must not include "Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026." That's substantive; we could include in About the role or a separate p. Probably include in About the role.
We must not include "About Actalent" etc. That's boilerplate about company; we should remove as per instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. "About Actalent" is not exactly boilerplate but could be considered company description; but it's not part of job posting specifics; likely we should remove as it's not substantive to the role. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." It doesn't explicitly say to remove company description, but "About Actalent" is likely boilerplate. Safer to remove.
Also remove "Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):" etc. That's legal/boilerplate; remove.
Thus final HTML: sections:
About the role
... include description: contract 3–6 month with potential to extend, supporting, creating, developing applications for instruments ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, legacy units; becoming expert; reference testing methods Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, Acid Hydrolysis; supporting sales pipeline collaborating with sales reps and corporate account managers, validating customer samples; works with Product Manager and Applications Group to conduct analyses, compile lab reports, generate data for technical and marketing purposes; based in Matthews, NC; fully onsite; anticipated to close Sep 25, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of all instruments used in the laboratory, including ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, and other legacy units, through in-house training and hands-on application work.
- Work directly with the Product Manager and Applications team to design and develop novel testing solutions for the process control division, focusing on fat, moisture, protein, and ash analysis.
- Perform standard reference testing on incoming customer samples using methods such as Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, Acid Hydrolysis, and other established analytical procedures.
- Maintain a current understanding of internal technology, competitive technologies, and standard reference test methods to ensure accurate and relevant application development.
- Communicate new developments, testing methods, and application results through clearly written application notes, lab reports, and regular team meetings.
- Generate relevant analytical data and present findings internally to the Process Control team to support product development, sales efforts, and technical decision-making.
- Support Technical Support teams, including Applications and Service, by generating and updating data for key applications and ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.
- Organize and document all application development work so it can be reused and leveraged for other customers and internal groups, including providing new application data to the Product Manager for marketing content creation.
- Collaborate with sales representatives and corporate account managers to validate customer samples and support the sales pipeline by demonstrating instrument capabilities and application suitability.
- Provide application support for local accounts when required, offering technical guidance and troubleshooting on analytical methods and instrument use.
- Work closely with, and at times under the direction of, the experienced Application Specialist to align application development with broader team goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations, process control initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
Requirements
We could split into Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. But we can combine into one list. However we need to preserve all detail. We'll list each bullet.
Essential Skills bullets:
- Minimum of a BA/BS in Chemistry, Food Sciences, Biology, or a similar Physical Science discipline.
- 2–3 years of experience in application development, preferably in a laboratory or food industry setting.
- Strong demonstrated aptitude for technical writing, including the ability to produce clear application notes and detailed lab reports.
- Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques related to moisture, ash, fat, and protein analysis.
- Knowledge of spectroscopy techniques, including FTIR and NIR, and their application in food testing and process control.
- Experience with method validation, application testing, and application development in a scientific or industrial environment.
- Ability to work in customer-facing situations, supporting process control and food industry applications.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to motivate and influence team members while fostering a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and strategically to achieve individual and organizational goals.
Additional Skills & Qualifications bullets:
- Experience in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields, with exposure to the food industry and food testing applications.
- Experience working as an application scientist, food scientist, chemist, or in research and development environments.
- Familiarity with process control in manufacturing or food production settings.
- Experience generating data and content that can be used for marketing and technical collateral.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment that combines laboratory work with customer interaction and internal presentations.
- Ability to quickly learn proprietary technologies and legacy instruments and apply this knowledge to new applications.
We'll put them in a single maybe with headings inside? But we must not add extra headings inside list. Could just list all bullets.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
We could also include note about eligibility etc. But that's not a benefit; it's a description. Could add a after list: "Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms." That's substantive; we should keep. So after the list, add a
.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. 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.
We should not include "If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:" as it's redundant.
We must not include schedule section.
Now output only HTML fragment.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed About Actalent, EEO, AI, etc. Also removed "Job Type & Location" but we included location in About the role. Also removed "Work Environment" but we included some details in About the role (clean room lab, 75% food testing, etc). We should include that detail as it's substantive. Let's incorporate work environment details into About the role paragraph.
Thus About the role paragraph: combine description and work environment.
Let's craft:
The Application Scientist will join a 3–6 month contract, with the potential to extend, focused on supporting, creating, and developing applications for existing analytical instruments, including ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, and legacy units. This role involves becoming an expert in these instruments and in reference testing methods such as Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, and Acid Hydrolysis. The Application Scientist plays a key role in supporting the sales pipeline by collaborating with sales representatives and corporate account managers, and by working directly with customers to validate their samples for advanced food testing technology. The position works closely with the Product Manager and Applications Group to conduct analyses, compile lab reports, and generate data that can be
for prose. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Also remove application instructions, cookie/navigation, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Must not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay range is given: $25.00 - $25.00/hr (so same). That is specific, so we can include Pay section. Benefits list is given. So include Benefits section. Schedule? Not given explicitly; maybe Work Environment mentions fully onsite, but schedule not given. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states it. It does not state schedule like full-time/part-time hours. So omit Schedule. We need sections: About the role (maybe from first paragraph after Job Description). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications). Benefits (list). Pay (maybe a paragraph). Also maybe Work Environment? Could be a section but not in prescribed headings list. The headings list includes: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can also include Qualifications or Skills if appropriate. The posting has Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. Could map to Requirements (or Skills). We'll produce sections: About the role (prose), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (ul maybe split into Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications combined), Benefits (ul), Pay (p). Also maybe Work Environment? Not in list; but we could incorporate into About the role or a separate section like "Work Environment". However instructions: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., not exclusive. So we could add other headings if needed, but better to stick to those. We can put work environment details in About the role or Responsibilities? Probably About the role can include description of role and work environment.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no Application Scientist
. Also do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. Also remove "Application Deadline", "About Actalent", etc. Also remove "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role or a short p. But location is substantive: Matthews, NC. Should we keep? Yes preserve all substantive information. Could put location in About the role paragraph.
Pay And Benefits section: we need to extract pay range and benefits list. Benefits list includes many items. We'll output as - each.
We must not include filler like "Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits..." that's still substantive? It's about benefits eligibility; we could keep as part of Benefits section prose maybe. But we can keep as part of Benefits section description.
We must not include "If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:" as heading; we can just list benefits.
We must not include "Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Matthews,NC." That's substantive; we can include in About the role or a separate section like Work Environment but not required. We'll include in About the role.
We must not include "Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026." That's substantive; we could include in About the role or a separate p. Probably include in About the role.
We must not include "About Actalent" etc. That's boilerplate about company; we should remove as per instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. "About Actalent" is not exactly boilerplate but could be considered company description; but it's not part of job posting specifics; likely we should remove as it's not substantive to the role. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." It doesn't explicitly say to remove company description, but "About Actalent" is likely boilerplate. Safer to remove.
Also remove "Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):" etc. That's legal/boilerplate; remove.
Thus final HTML: sections:
About the role
... include description: contract 3–6 month with potential to extend, supporting, creating, developing applications for instruments ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, legacy units; becoming expert; reference testing methods Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, Acid Hydrolysis; supporting sales pipeline collaborating with sales reps and corporate account managers, validating customer samples; works with Product Manager and Applications Group to conduct analyses, compile lab reports, generate data for technical and marketing purposes; based in Matthews, NC; fully onsite; anticipated to close Sep 25, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of all instruments used in the laboratory, including ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, and other legacy units, through in-house training and hands-on application work.
- Work directly with the Product Manager and Applications team to design and develop novel testing solutions for the process control division, focusing on fat, moisture, protein, and ash analysis.
- Perform standard reference testing on incoming customer samples using methods such as Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, Acid Hydrolysis, and other established analytical procedures.
- Maintain a current understanding of internal technology, competitive technologies, and standard reference test methods to ensure accurate and relevant application development.
- Communicate new developments, testing methods, and application results through clearly written application notes, lab reports, and regular team meetings.
- Generate relevant analytical data and present findings internally to the Process Control team to support product development, sales efforts, and technical decision-making.
- Support Technical Support teams, including Applications and Service, by generating and updating data for key applications and ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.
- Organize and document all application development work so it can be reused and leveraged for other customers and internal groups, including providing new application data to the Product Manager for marketing content creation.
- Collaborate with sales representatives and corporate account managers to validate customer samples and support the sales pipeline by demonstrating instrument capabilities and application suitability.
- Provide application support for local accounts when required, offering technical guidance and troubleshooting on analytical methods and instrument use.
- Work closely with, and at times under the direction of, the experienced Application Specialist to align application development with broader team goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations, process control initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
Requirements
We could split into Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. But we can combine into one list. However we need to preserve all detail. We'll list each bullet.
Essential Skills bullets:
- Minimum of a BA/BS in Chemistry, Food Sciences, Biology, or a similar Physical Science discipline.
- 2–3 years of experience in application development, preferably in a laboratory or food industry setting.
- Strong demonstrated aptitude for technical writing, including the ability to produce clear application notes and detailed lab reports.
- Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques related to moisture, ash, fat, and protein analysis.
- Knowledge of spectroscopy techniques, including FTIR and NIR, and their application in food testing and process control.
- Experience with method validation, application testing, and application development in a scientific or industrial environment.
- Ability to work in customer-facing situations, supporting process control and food industry applications.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to motivate and influence team members while fostering a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and strategically to achieve individual and organizational goals.
Additional Skills & Qualifications bullets:
- Experience in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields, with exposure to the food industry and food testing applications.
- Experience working as an application scientist, food scientist, chemist, or in research and development environments.
- Familiarity with process control in manufacturing or food production settings.
- Experience generating data and content that can be used for marketing and technical collateral.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment that combines laboratory work with customer interaction and internal presentations.
- Ability to quickly learn proprietary technologies and legacy instruments and apply this knowledge to new applications.
We'll put them in a single maybe with headings inside? But we must not add extra headings inside list. Could just list all bullets.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
We could also include note about eligibility etc. But that's not a benefit; it's a description. Could add a after list: "Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms." That's substantive; we should keep. So after the list, add a
.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. 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.
We should not include "If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:" as it's redundant.
We must not include schedule section.
Now output only HTML fragment.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed About Actalent, EEO, AI, etc. Also removed "Job Type & Location" but we included location in About the role. Also removed "Work Environment" but we included some details in About the role (clean room lab, 75% food testing, etc). We should include that detail as it's substantive. Let's incorporate work environment details into About the role paragraph.
Thus About the role paragraph: combine description and work environment.
Let's craft:
The Application Scientist will join a 3–6 month contract, with the potential to extend, focused on supporting, creating, and developing applications for existing analytical instruments, including ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, and legacy units. This role involves becoming an expert in these instruments and in reference testing methods such as Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, and Acid Hydrolysis. The Application Scientist plays a key role in supporting the sales pipeline by collaborating with sales representatives and corporate account managers, and by working directly with customers to validate their samples for advanced food testing technology. The position works closely with the Product Manager and Applications Group to conduct analyses, compile lab reports, and generate data that can be
About the role
... include description: contract 3–6 month with potential to extend, supporting, creating, developing applications for instruments ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, legacy units; becoming expert; reference testing methods Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, Acid Hydrolysis; supporting sales pipeline collaborating with sales reps and corporate account managers, validating customer samples; works with Product Manager and Applications Group to conduct analyses, compile lab reports, generate data for technical and marketing purposes; based in Matthews, NC; fully onsite; anticipated to close Sep 25, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of all instruments used in the laboratory, including ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, and other legacy units, through in-house training and hands-on application work.
- Work directly with the Product Manager and Applications team to design and develop novel testing solutions for the process control division, focusing on fat, moisture, protein, and ash analysis.
- Perform standard reference testing on incoming customer samples using methods such as Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, Acid Hydrolysis, and other established analytical procedures.
- Maintain a current understanding of internal technology, competitive technologies, and standard reference test methods to ensure accurate and relevant application development.
- Communicate new developments, testing methods, and application results through clearly written application notes, lab reports, and regular team meetings.
- Generate relevant analytical data and present findings internally to the Process Control team to support product development, sales efforts, and technical decision-making.
- Support Technical Support teams, including Applications and Service, by generating and updating data for key applications and ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.
- Organize and document all application development work so it can be reused and leveraged for other customers and internal groups, including providing new application data to the Product Manager for marketing content creation.
- Collaborate with sales representatives and corporate account managers to validate customer samples and support the sales pipeline by demonstrating instrument capabilities and application suitability.
- Provide application support for local accounts when required, offering technical guidance and troubleshooting on analytical methods and instrument use.
- Work closely with, and at times under the direction of, the experienced Application Specialist to align application development with broader team goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations, process control initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
Requirements
We could split into Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. But we can combine into one list. However we need to preserve all detail. We'll list each bullet. Essential Skills bullets: - Minimum of a BA/BS in Chemistry, Food Sciences, Biology, or a similar Physical Science discipline. - 2–3 years of experience in application development, preferably in a laboratory or food industry setting. - Strong demonstrated aptitude for technical writing, including the ability to produce clear application notes and detailed lab reports. - Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques related to moisture, ash, fat, and protein analysis. - Knowledge of spectroscopy techniques, including FTIR and NIR, and their application in food testing and process control. - Experience with method validation, application testing, and application development in a scientific or industrial environment. - Ability to work in customer-facing situations, supporting process control and food industry applications. - Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - Ability to motivate and influence team members while fostering a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration. - Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and external customers. - Demonstrated ability to operate independently and strategically to achieve individual and organizational goals. Additional Skills & Qualifications bullets: - Experience in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields, with exposure to the food industry and food testing applications. - Experience working as an application scientist, food scientist, chemist, or in research and development environments. - Familiarity with process control in manufacturing or food production settings. - Experience generating data and content that can be used for marketing and technical collateral. - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment that combines laboratory work with customer interaction and internal presentations. - Ability to quickly learn proprietary technologies and legacy instruments and apply this knowledge to new applications. We'll put them in a single- maybe with headings inside? But we must not add extra headings inside list. Could just list all bullets.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Benefits
after list: "Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms." That's substantive; we should keep. So after the list, add a
.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. 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.
We should not include "If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:" as it's redundant. We must not include schedule section. Now output only HTML fragment. Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed About Actalent, EEO, AI, etc. Also removed "Job Type & Location" but we included location in About the role. Also removed "Work Environment" but we included some details in About the role (clean room lab, 75% food testing, etc). We should include that detail as it's substantive. Let's incorporate work environment details into About the role paragraph. Thus About the role paragraph: combine description and work environment. Let's craft:The Application Scientist will join a 3–6 month contract, with the potential to extend, focused on supporting, creating, and developing applications for existing analytical instruments, including ORACLE, SMART 6, Phoenix, Sprint, SAM, and legacy units. This role involves becoming an expert in these instruments and in reference testing methods such as Kjeldahl digestion, Soxhlet extraction, and Acid Hydrolysis. The Application Scientist plays a key role in supporting the sales pipeline by collaborating with sales representatives and corporate account managers, and by working directly with customers to validate their samples for advanced food testing technology. The position works closely with the Product Manager and Applications Group to conduct analyses, compile lab reports, and generate data that can be