R&D Technician

Company: COMPACT INDUSTRIES, INC.
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

PURPOSE:
To create, evaluate and provide samples to meet customer requirements- internal and external. To ensure that the customer gets their samples on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily:

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• Check emails. Receive instructions from Managers and Food Scientist about changes in existing formulas or create new ones.
  
• Evaluate any expired material, batches on hold, new ingredients approval.
  
• Prepare samples according to preparation procedure. Call Manager and Food Scientist to evaluate sample and control. Follow instructions for next steps.
  
• Retrieve ingredients from warehouse if needed while following all GMPs.
  
• Weight ingredients according to the formula and mix them. Weight the formula; get density, brix, screen analysis, and any other analytical data. Evaluate before sending to customer.
  
• Pack and ship according to customer's instructions. Enter information in correspond file. Keep accurate data log.
  
• Keep laboratory clean and organized, including washing dishes, cleaning counters and cabinets.
  
• Evaluate samples with R&D team and identify differences to help with product development and hold batches.
  
  
  Weekly:
  
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  • Make an inventory of supplies (spoons, plastic cups, bags, beakers, etc.). Notify Manager and Food Scientist if more supplies needed.
    
  • Make an inventory of ingredients needed in lab, replace expired ones. Send list of ingredients taken from warehouse to inventory group to make the proper adjustments in Syspro.
    
  • Keep R&D file folders organized.
    
  • Assist in completing finished good specifications.
    
  • Make up R&D standards for first commercialization runs.
    
    Monthly:
    
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    • Keep a retain of each sample sent to customer. Make space for future retains by discarding old retains.
      
    • Make a list of all new ingredients received from suppliers and keep them in numbered boxes for easy retrieval.
      
    • Keep R & D cage clean and Organized.
      
      
      Occasional, Infrequent:
      
      
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      • Maintain the R&D outside area by keeping items organized and clean. Discard all expired samples.
        
      • Review R&D procedures and forms with the R&D department
        
        WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
        
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        • Ability to lift on average of 20 lbs.
          
        • 30% of the day standing or walking.
          
        • May be required to work odd hours as necessary for plant trial and/or Q.A./plant support.
          
          
          COMPUTER SKILLS:
          
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          • Proficient in word, excel, email
            
            
            
            ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
            
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            • Bag sealer, mixer, K-Cup sealer, scale, cappuccino machine
              
            • Multitasking, organizational skills
              
            • Ability to handle confidential information
              
            • Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
              
              
              
              EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
              
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              • High School Diploma or GED
                
                
                WORK EXPERIENCE:
                
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                • Experience in R&D Laboratory and production facility
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