Job Title: Process Laboratory Technician
Location: Princeton, NJ
Hours / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Type: Contract
Responsibilities
- Assists Engineer(s) in various Pilot Plant activities.
- Performs pilot plant assignments in order to meet pilot plant development requirements.
- Assists in batch preparation including but not limited to conducting pre-weighs, preparing starch trays, making vitamin blends, preparing the bulk batch, and depositing.
- Assists with set-up and clean-up for pilot plant batches.
- Maintains supplies, raw materials, and equipment.
- Places orders for raw materials for the VMS lab and pilot plant. Logs in raw materials upon receipt and maintains an updated inventory after each use.
- Oversees and maintains all raw material inventory.
- Tests and documents incoming raw materials for conformance to specifications.
- Performs preventative maintenance on pilot plant equipment and troubleshoots equipment issues as needed.
- Records data during batches and interprets results. Conducts analytical measurements to include moisture analysis, viscosity, Brix, specific gravity and pH.
- Assists with setting up pilot plant equipment in preparation for batching. Cleans equipment and pilot plant after each batch.
- Conducts housekeeping of pilot plant workspace and maintenance of equipment.
- Monitors pilot plant trials as assigned by supervisor(s) including assisting in troubleshooting batches.
- Performs any other related duties requested by supervisor(s) with a minimum of instruction.
- Must be able to follow established pilot plant, Quality and Safety SOPs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with over 5 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to use mathematics and technical skills on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to develop, organize and prioritize tasks within assigned projects and work.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Quality Assurance (QA) experience is preferred.
- Experience with analytical instrumentation and ability to troubleshoot issues.
- Good Mechanical Aptitude.
- Displays Leadership Skills.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
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