R&D Technician 1st Shift

Compact Industries, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compact Industries, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented R&D/Lab Technician to support formula development, sampling, and QA in our Missouri facility. You will weigh ingredients, run tests, maintain logs, and communicate results to the R&D team daily.

Responsibilities include following GMPs, preparing samples, reviewing data, and assisting in new ingredient trials. High school diploma or GED required; experience in R&D or QA lab preferred; bilingual Spanish a plus; lifting up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in R&D or QA lab and production facility preferred.
• Strong basic math skills and data logging ability.
• Willingness to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Check emails and follow instructions from Managers and Food Scientist.
• Prepare samples according to preparation procedure; weigh ingredients; run tests.
• Maintain accurate data logs and GMP compliance.
• Pack and ship samples as needed and update records.

Skills

Math skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Spanish language a plus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Do you want to transform your job into a career?Compact Industries, Inc. is a women/family-owned company, and we are looking for energetic people that are eager for success to join our team. Since 1963, Compact Industries has been the leading contract manufacturer of dry food products to the Fortune 500 companies that market the national brands you know and love. Apply with us today to become part of our growing team.Why Compact?Day One - Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life401k retirement plans – The Company will contribute a matching contribution equal to (a) 100% of your 401(k) contributions that do not exceed 3% of your gross wages and (b) 50% of your 401(k) contributions that are more than 3% of your gross wages but not more than 5% of your gross wages.Attendance Bonus ProgramReferral Bonus ProgramAdvancement OpportunitiesTwo Weeks PTO Accrual in the First YearPaid WeeklyPaid HolidaysPaid LunchOnsite Gym and Wellness ProgramTuition ReimbursementPURPOSE:To make, evaluate and provide samples that meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements.RESPONSIBILITIES:Daily:Check emails. Receive instructions from Managers and Food Scientist about changes in existing formulas or creating new ones.Evaluate any expired material, substandard product, batches on hold, and new ingredients for approval.Prepare samples according to preparation procedure. Call Manager and Food Scientist to evaluate sample and control. Seek out and follow instructions for next steps.Retrieve ingredients from warehouse if needed while following all GMPs.Weigh ingredients according to the formula and mix or blend them in lab blender. Weigh the formula; take density, brix, screen analysis, and any other analytical data of blended formula. Evaluate to ensure it meets established criteria before sending them to customer.Pack and ship according to customer’s instructions. Enter information in corresponding file. Keep accurate data log in timely manner.Keep laboratory clean and organized, including washing dishes, cleaning counters and cabinets.Evaluate samples with R&D team and identify differences to help with product development and hold batches.Effectively communicate to R & D members in timely manner to ensure successful project completion.Weekly:Take inventory of supplies (spoons, plastic cups, bags, beakers, etc.). Notify Manager and Food Scientist in timely manner if more supplies are needed.Take inventory of ingredients needed in lab, replace expired ones. Send list of ingredients taken from warehouse to inventory group to make the proper adjustments in Syspro. Add new ingredients to the existing ingredient library.Keep R&D file folders organized and current.Assist in completing finished good specifications for needed parameters.Prepare R&D standards for first commercialization runs and/or as needed.Monthly:Keep a retain of each sample sent to customer. Make space for future retains by discarding old retains.Make a list of all new ingredients received from suppliers and keep them in numbered boxes for easy retrieval.Keep R&D cage clean and organized.Occasional, Infrequent:Maintain the R&D outside area by keeping items organized and clean. Discard all expired samples.Review R&D procedures and forms with the R&D departmentWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift on average of 20 lbs.70% of the day standing or walking.Flexible hours required; may need to start earlier or stay late based on customer/plant/ QA needs.COMPUTER SKILLS:Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, emailADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Operate a bag sealer, mixer, K-Cup sealer, scale, cappuccino machineMultitasking, organizational skillsAbility to handle confidential informationStrong basic math skillsAbility to speak Spanish is a plusEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GEDWORK EXPERIENCE:Experience in R&D or QA Laboratory and production facility.