Technician, Research & Development

Your Opportunity as the Technician, Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development

Support iterative product prototyping, managing lab and Pilot Plant supplies, and aid in the execution of our Safety and Quality programs.

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In this role you will:

• Scale and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spaces

• Assist team with analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batches

• Be the Area Owner of R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns

• Cleaning, stocking, organizing supplies and managing maintenance

• Leverage various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and others

• Support Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D's programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces

• Support established procedures and pilot plant work as directed and identify ways to improve methods

• Perform sanitation in lab and pilot plant spaces

• Perform various activities such as shipping and receiving packages

• Clean, operate, and maintain all lab and PRL equipment

• This role may require overtime to meet business needs

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma

• Basic knowledge of taking care of lab equipment (i.e. clean, inspect, and lubricate)

• Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently

• Proven time management skills with ability to pivot based on changing priorities

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for all work hours

• Ability to flow to the work

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Degree in science or technology

• Prior work experience or internship within a lab

• Prior food industry experience within R&D

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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