Night-Shift Pilot Plant Tech: Extrusion & Molding

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in St. Paul, MN, seeks a Pilot Plant Technician to set up, operate, and maintain pilot plant equipment, primarily extruders, with support for injection molding and converting lines.

You will support experimental and production runs, develop manufacturing technologies, and ensure quality and safety standards while working a night shift. No relocation or sponsorship required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in manufacturing, pilot plant, or lab environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and night shifts (10pm–6am).
• Preferred: technical diploma or associate's degree; experience with molding/extrusion.

Responsibilities

• Set up pilot plant equipment and operate extruders.
• Troubleshoot processes, perform tests, and ensure quality control.
• Document results and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Independent work

Night shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical diploma

Tools

Injection molding

Extrusion

Web handling

Quality testing equipment

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in St. Paul, MN, seeks a Pilot Plant Technician to set up, operate, and maintain pilot plant equipment, primarily extruders, with support for injection molding and converting lines.

You will support experimental and production runs, develop manufacturing technologies, and ensure quality and safety standards while working a night shift. No relocation or sponsorship required.