R&D Technician

Astrix Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an R&D Technician to join a leading food research organization’s team. You will support research scientists, conduct pilot-scale trials in a food-grade laboratory, perform routine analyses, and report results while maintaining pilot plant equipment.

This is a 1-year contract with extension potential, 1st shift, paying $22-28 per hour. The role requires a BS in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or food science and hands-on fermentation and microbiology

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related field.
• Experience conducting fermentations and knowledge of fermentation biology.
• 6 months to 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on experience with microbiology sampling, sterile technique, and/or fermentation principles and operation.
• Experience with downstream purification technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to research scientists in the completion of research projects and activities.
• Conduct pilot fermentation trials and routine experiments.
• Perform microbiological plating and routine analysis.
• Organize, document, and communicate experimental results.
• Execute designed experiments and troubleshoot issues that arise during experimentation.
• Maintain pilot plant and laboratory equipment.
• Follow corporate EHS and Food Safety requirements and procedures.
• Support research initiatives related to core technology components, enabling sciences, ingredients/product lines, and food or feed applications.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fermentation biology

Microbiology sampling

Sterile technique

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Food Science

Tools

Downstream purification technologies

Job description

Our client is a leading food research organization and is seeking a R&D Technician to support research and development activities with their team!This position will work alongside research scientists to support the completion of research projects and activities, conduct pilot-scale trials in a food-grade laboratory, perform routine analysis, report and communicate results, and maintain pilot plant equipment.

Located in Minneapolis, MN
1 year contract w/Extension
Pay:$22-28/hour
1st shift schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to research scientists in the completion of research projects and activities.
• Conduct pilot fermentation trials and routine experiments.
• Perform microbiological plating and routine analysis as needed.
• Organize, document, and communicate experimental results.
• Execute designed experiments and troubleshoot issues that arise during experimentation.
• Make appropriate corrections during experimentation as needed.
• Maintain pilot plant and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational.
• Follow corporate EHS and Food Safety requirements and procedures.
• Support research initiatives related to core technology components, enabling sciences, ingredients/product lines, and food or feed applications.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related Science field.
• Experience conducting fermentations and overarching knowledge of fermentation biology.
• 6 months to 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Hands-on experience with microbiology sampling, sterile technique, and/or fermentation principles and operation.
• Experience with downstream purification technologies
• Ability to execute designed experiments, troubleshoot issues, and make corrections during experimentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay Rate Low: 22 | Pay Rate High: 28

Our client is a leading food research organization and is seeking a R&D Technician to support research and development activities with their team!This position will work alongside research scientists to support the completion of research projects and activities, conduct pilot-scale trials in a food-grade laboratory, perform routine analysis, report and communicate results, and maintain pilot plant equipment.

Located in Minneapolis, MN
1 year contract w/Extension
Pay:$22-28/hour
1st shift schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to research scientists in the completion of research projects and activities.
• Conduct pilot fermentation trials and routine experiments.
• Perform microbiological plating and routine analysis as needed.
• Organize, document, and communicate experimental results.
• Execute designed experiments and troubleshoot issues that arise during experimentation.
• Make appropriate corrections during experimentation as needed.
• Maintain pilot plant and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational.
• Follow corporate EHS and Food Safety requirements and procedures.
• Support research initiatives related to core technology components, enabling sciences, ingredients/product lines, and food or feed applications.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related Science field.
• Experience conducting fermentations and overarching knowledge of fermentation biology.
• 6 months to 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Hands-on experience with microbiology sampling, sterile technique, and/or fermentation principles and operation.
• Experience with downstream purification technologies
• Ability to execute designed experiments, troubleshoot issues, and make corrections during experimentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay Rate Low: 22 | Pay Rate High: 28

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