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Job Description
Food Processing Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Plans and designs specific activities required by the projects and distributes activities to Laboratory Technologist or Intern based on skill sets.
- Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench and pilot scale.
- Develops analytical methods and coordinates nutritional and component analysis.
- Writes reports, formulas, data and communication that is thorough and ready for the client with little or no editing required by supervisor.
- Ensures all samples are prepared with good GMP’s that are well labeled and of high quality.
- Ensures lab notebook maintenance SOP is followed.
- Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.
- Collaborates with internal and external resources (suppliers, consultants, professors, service providers and other third party people) to find solutions.
- Ensures appropriate and timely communication of key information among client, team and supervisor.
- Establishes and maintains professional rapport with client.
- Adds insight and value to discussions, understanding client needs.
- Organizes and participates in meetings and conference calls.
- Reads and responds to emails, phone calls in a timely manner.
- Assists team members to carry out such communication duties as necessary.
- Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials: develops trial plans and protocols, serves as liaison between the manufacturing plant, client and development laboratory for trial.
- Independently drafts, structures and executes project plans. Submits to supervisor for review. Identifies appropriate phases and deliverables and determines resource needs.
- Writes pilot and plant trial reports.
- Maintains documentation; Organizes computer and hard copy files and records in lab notebook for corporate records and sharing.
- Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature and findings in the industry.
- Trains less-experienced staff
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Travels to various National Food Labs and client locations to support studies and projects
- Travels to technical conferences to represent National Food Labs
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education Minimum Required:- PhD in food science degree.
- Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- PhD degree from an IFT accredited food science program, or 4-6 years of related experience without PhD.
- Knowledge of regulatory agency guidelines.
- Basic project management skills.
Additional Information
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work! We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
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