R&D Lab Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary / Objective - The R&D Lab Technician is responsible for testing materials and products for the purpose of defining and meeting regulatory and quality standards as requested, including but not limit to in-house testing, 3rd party tests, sample trials, etc.

• Perform lab testing / trials on raw materials, formulas, finished products, packed goods, etc., via sampling, mixing, running trials with processing engineers, operating testing equipment (pH meter, water activity meter, etc.).
• Record testing data and perform preliminary analysis.
• Record detailed testing results, findings, and summaries; draft proper and comprehensive test reports as needed; obtain necessary information from cross-function teams to include in the reports as needed.
• Handle and manage regular raw materials NPIC use for R&D testing purposes; manage and store unique raw materials for various potential projects and maintain proper and up-to-date records.
• Manage finished products storage and inspection and keep up-to-date records.
• Summarize, analyze and / or collaborate with 3rd parties to determine / recommend specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, measuring instruments, etc., with, but not limited to, data, manuals, materials, and 3rd party expertise.
• Clean, maintain, calibrate, repair instruments and test equipment as needed.
• Assist with on-going cross-functional projects and all R&D initiations as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a good sense of confidentiality

Must have basic data analysis and critical thinking skills

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and with high efficiency

Must be competent with Microsoft Excel

Must be competent with laboratory testing equipment

Must be able to effectively communicate with every caliber of employee

Must be able to effectively communicate in English (oral, verbal, and read / write)

Must be a team player

Must be detail oriented

Must be well organized

Degree or equivalent working experience required for this position.

Must be authorized to work in the US.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but can be a point of contact if leadership is out of the office.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food scents, some food allergens, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time position. Hours and days of work varied depending on shift and production demands.

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NPIC is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law.

We take affirmative action to assure that all employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications and capabilities as well as valid job requirements, and that equal employment opportunities are provided with regard to all personnel actions.

For 25 years, NPIC has proudly manufactured N-Bone® and Get Naked® natural pet treats. Where pet's health and well-being are first in everything that we do. That's why we formulate our treats to make your pet feel and be their best. Our treats help enrich the lives of pets, their owners' lives, and the relationship between the two of them.