Technician, R&D, Pilot Plant

Job description

Perform pilot plant duties in compliance with established policies, safety standards, GMP requirements, and food safety and quality guidelines. Develop and accurately maintain records of results from various categories of testing and be confident in communicating findings and escalating serious findings and trends. Participate in the logistical planning needed to fulfill regulator and internal protocol requirements relating to the collection of different type of samples for verifying timelines (example: Daily - Annual).

Evaluate equipment by performing reference control check samples. Perform the duties of general pilot plant quality technician duties consistent with planned policies and standards with respect to product quality, GMPs, and safety. Responsible for supporting the upkeep and safe operation of all necessary pilot plant lab and calibration equipment. Responsible for reporting trouble calls and supporting lab equipment review.

Other duties as assigned by the Pilot Plant Quality and Sanitation Program Manager, which may include assignments to other departments or areas of the pilot plant and or local offsite locations. Responsible for communicating project status to department and cross-functional employees. Responsible for time management and project deadlines. Responsible for balancing multiple project priorities and accommodating requests or changes in schedule.

Responsible for wearing proper PPE, compliance of safety training, policy & procedures, and reporting any unsafe safety conditions to management. Responsible for safely operating any production equipment and tools. Participate in any internal and external quality audits as needed and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions and KHMS activities as needed. Complete training on PCQI, HACCP and other relevant courses that support pilot plant and Glenview site quality programs.

Equipment Operated

Lab Equipment, computer systems, and production computer systems across pilot plants as necessary. Responsible for ensuring equipment and tools are in a safe and operable condition and must operate equipment and tools in a safe manner. Ability to inspect equipment and products for cleanliness, foreign material, etc. Ability to work across multiple pilot plant production areas. Lifting of up to 5-50 pounds may be required.

Employees should use assisted lifting techniques / devices or teamwork for equipment greater than 50 pounds. High School Diploma or GED Required. 1 - 5 years of relevant manufacturing, food production, pilot plant, or similar operation environment experience required. Excellent Communication Skills (written, verbal, and presentation) Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and Quality Systems is a plus.

Ability to work autonomously within standard work, while using judgement to escalate non-standard issues. Ability to learn - must be able to adapt and learn new skills quickly. Ability to complete production documentation and learn to use required digital systems Intermediate Computer Skills Required Must have the ability to learn additional EAM and purchase order system (e.g. SAP, Ariba Procurement Buying) requirements as system progresses or applications change.

Ability to use spreadsheets, databases (e.g. Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and analytical tools such as Lablynx / ATP Novalum.