Pet Food Pilot Lab Technician II

Post Holdings, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is seeking a technical professional to support development of new and improved pet food products and packages at POLAR, the pilot plant and plant environments in Lakeville, MN. You will assist in implementing food safety practices and contributing to project work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing and scaling products, operating lab equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining thorough

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset with ability to work around food processing equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize results clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop assigned products; manage projects to meet timelines and costs.
• Participate in development, scale-up and production of new pet food products or treats.
• Operate pilot plant/laboratory equipment per approved methods and GMP policies.
• Design experiments, compile data, and prepare reports with charts and statistics.
• Support plant tests, packaging projects or production trials, including sample prep.
• Gather technical information on products and conduct safe laboratory studies.

Skills

Safety

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary science

Four-year degree preferred

Job description

Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is seeking a technical professional to support development of new and improved pet food products and packages at POLAR, the pilot plant and plant environments in Lakeville, MN. You will assist in implementing food safety practices and contributing to project work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing and scaling products, operating lab equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining thorough