R&D Technician

R&D Technician

Our client is a leading food research organization and is seeking an 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.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.