R&D Technician

R&D Technician

  Not Disclosed

  Plano, TX

  12.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Food Service

Job Description

Job Description:

A responsible and enthusiastic individual to support R&D product innovation/development team, duties include but not limited to the following:

• Acquire practical knowledge of hammer milling equipment and operation and safety.
• Assist product developer(s) in preparing hammer milled ingredients.
• Gain practical understanding of key characterization techniques for particulate techniques (flours, meals and similar) including, particle size, moisture and hydration, segregation, density. Others.
• Get familiar and assist product developer with client extrusion equipment (dies, heaters, additives, screws), GPC trial requirements and test runs for both Crunchy and Puffs.
• Interact effectively with product developers, operators, other technicians and associates to organize, materials, samples, and other resources connected to the project, including further development for client application of the in-line milling technology.
• Ensure labs comply with GMP guidelines and established operating sanitation standards including allergen management and maintain labs according to AIB, Regulatory & internal client Standards. Participate as a member of the safety committee and the food GMP committee to assure compliance in the labs.
• Actively participate in WCL to promote new and improved ways of working, finding creative solutions to logistics and tactical challenges
• Consumer test product coordination and shelf-life testing management other than preparing, shipping, or submitting samples for tastings, sensory evaluations and analytical testing.
• Support the product development team on various lab activities like baking, frying, seasoning application & sample analysis and packaging, such as other than executing bench formulation as designed by product development scientists, running process equipment as needed and supporting pilot plant and plant trials.
• Maintain up-to-date equipment list and assist in identification of new equipment.
• Coordinate outside service of equipment maintenance as needed.
• Manage ingredient and lab supply inventory (receiving, registration on system, inventory control, etc), as well as look for innovative and time saving ideas for the team to improve functionality and time management in the lab.
• Manage product and materials storage both in the lab and at R&D’s warehouses.
• Be the point person for specifications and other crucial documents for incoming materials.
• Maintain the schedule of activities in the labs in alignment with the team priorities. Must work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must have ability to partner with colleagues to manage day to day priority changes.
• Demonstrates high sense of urgency for results.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Contributes to training and development of others.
• Effectively and independently manages time and priorities.
• Delta System, Micro & WinLims sample submissions
• Coordinate shipping both locally & internationally in support of PD and Lab
• Manage POs including communication and partnership with vendors and purchasing & finances
• Manage T&E associated to the role’s needs
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Other projects as assigned by Manager
• Data processing (MS Suite) – input, organization, and interpretation as well as other development computer systems
• Some travel required to support product developers and engineers (25%)

Requirements:

• AAS Science / Engineering (or equivalent) & R&D labs experience; or 3+ years in food processing
• Computer proficiency required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
• Knowledgeable of GMPS and lab safety

Notes:

M-F 7am-4pm central time