Process Laboratory Technician

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. #M3