JOB DUTIES:
Trials organization:
Plan the pilot plant trials program according to project priority.Ensure the supply of required equipment, raw materials and packaging to meet business needs.Prepare Pilot plant trial test plans.Make sure that the different trials are done according to the test plans and/or modify test plans as required.Make sure that the samples obtained are properly identified and analyzed according to the test plan.Manage the different trials and save all the important data and parameters from the different projects conducted in the Pilot Plant.Properly save and store the pilot plant raw data. Assure that a final report is provided for each trial conducted in the Pilot Plant.LAB Building and APC Pilot Plant:
Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure items are completed on time.Supervise cleaning and proper organization of all APC and common areas of the LAB building.Ensure all APC and common equipment is maintained in good working order.Manage general maintenance of equipment with service companies.Continuous improvement of SOP’s related to safety and efficiency.Ensure that common reagents and consumables are generally available in the Pilot Plant.Team Management – Training and Development:
Responsible for training LAB associates, to safely operate the pilot equipment.Provide Coaching to individual team members to foster an excellent safety culture.To write, up dated and maintain the working procedures for the different equipment as requiredSupervise direct reports.Technology Development:
Management of assigned projects.Equipment commissioning.Provide technical opinion to the Management for review and recommend changes in the productive process and recommend effective solutions for different problems that could affect the technical departments.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Understand principles and application of reactors, continuous centrifuges, membrane systems and spray dryersGeneral knowledge of food sciences, biology, microbiology and basic chemicalGood understanding of food/Feed processing principles.Interpretation and communication of product analytical data.Strong trouble shooting skills.Proven proactive approach.Comfortable making autonomous decisions.Works well in a team environment.Knowledge of basic statistics.Knowledge of basic analytical techniques commonly used in quality control labs for food and animal feed (protein, ash, moisture, etc.)Able to work flexible hours and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.Project Management.Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office.Strong written and verbal communication skills.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s of Science or equivalent experience in Biology, chemistry, food science, engineering or related field. or equivalent in relevant experience
Experience:
4-5 years experience in an industrial processing environment (food or feed preferred).
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 40 hours per week (may be longer during peak season) with flexibility when required
Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing Frequent
Sitting Occasional
Walking Frequent
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) Occasional
Working on Heights:
Unprotected Heights N/A
Protected Heights Occasional
Lifting Weights from 0 to 30 pounds Frequent
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
Weighing from 0 to 30 pounds Occasional
Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment Frequent
Operating a Vehicle (as part of your job) Occasional
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery Frequent
Hand Movements:
Recording Data Frequent
Operating Office Equipment Occasional
Operating Computer Occasional
Simple Grasping (right and left) Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) Frequent
Firm Manipulating (right and left) Frequent
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls N/A
Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access
Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes
Color Definition Yes
Good Hearing, Corrected or Normal; or Ability to Communicate
and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform
Job Duties Yes
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas Yes
Office Continuous
Multiple Locations Occasional
Plant Occasional
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area N/A
Rough Terrain N/A
Other N/A
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires the mental capabilities to apply research knowledge/principles to perform laboratory procedures and record results in food and feed applications. Furthermore, necessary in performing the job duties are calculating abilities, attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communications skills and provide creative solutions to problems as situations arise.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:
Working conditions vary. Laboratory and research working conditions exist with exposures to chemicals while performing trials, laboratory procedures and analysis. May include exposure to acidic and alkaline substances. Additional exposures include blood, biohazards, dust, odor, noise, moving equipment, occasional use of poisonous chemicals, and extended periods of standing and lifting.
“Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”
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