On-Call Pilot Plant Technician

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pilot Plant Technician to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment in a dynamic pilot plant environment. This role involves assisting with various projects, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with a team to achieve operational goals. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, mechanical repair knowledge, and a positive attitude. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic mechanical repair and cleaning equipment.
• Food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical pilot plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized working environment in the pilot plant.
• Assist with the execution of projects and product testing.

Skills

Basic mechanical repair

Use of cleaning equipment

Teamwork

Ability to learn quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

One or more years of college or technical training

Tools

Forklift

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Pilot Plant Technician is responsible for the cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the equipment in the pilot plant under supervisor’s direction. The Pilot Plant Technician will assist in all activities ongoing in the pilot plant as required by the supervisor or project leaders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and well-organized working environment in the pilot plant.
• Assist in execution of project conducted in the pilot plant under supervisor direction.
• Assists Process Development staff with receipt of products and ingredients, storage of samples, accurately weighing ingredients and products, preparing products and samples for testing and evaluation in both the lab and pilot plant.
• Assists with labeling, packaging, and shipping of products.
• Follow appropriate SOPs, SMs, and Protocols.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment and documentation as required by GLP and GMP programs.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment parts, laboratory supplies, and cleaning supplies.
• Perform all duties with accuracy for quality results.
• Work as a team with all product and process development staff to accomplish position and business objectives.
• Identify and communicate equipment and facility improvement options/issues to supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned which may include grocery shopping, cleaning refrigerators and/or product and equipment storage areas.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Educational Background/Minimum Relevant Experience

• High school graduate or GED, one or more years of college or technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of: Basic mechanical repair and use of cleaning equipment. Machine shop skills; Food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical pilot plant or manufacturing experience is not a requirement, but a plus.
  
  
  

Traits Of An Ideal Candidate

• Team Oriented
• The ability to learn in a faster paced environment
• Energetic, upbeat, and positive!
  
  
  

Additional Information

On Call Position

On Call Position

Pay Rate: $25/Hr.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
  
  
  

Other Factors

Maintain a safe and orderly work environment, maintain, record, and review SOPs, maintain proper communication skills, work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment, and solve routine problems without assistance. Safely operate propane and electrical forklift trucks, climb ladders, frequently lift, carry and/or push light to heavy materials. as well as stand and walk most of the day. Flexibility to easily transition from one task to another.

• Overtime and weekend work as plants required
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens
• Must use hearing protection, eye protection, proper footwear, lab coat, hairnets and gloves when necessary.
  
  
  

Training To Be Expected In The Following Areas

• Chemical Hygiene
• Ergonomic Training
• Forklift Operator Training
• Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
• Lockout/Tagout
• Right to Know
  
  
  

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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