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Understand principles and application of reactors, continuous centrifuges, membrane systems and spray dryers
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General knowledge of food sciences, biology, microbiology and basic chemistry
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Good understanding of food/Feed processing principles.
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Interpretation and communication of product analytical data.
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Strong trouble shooting skills.
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Proven proactive approach.
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Comfortable making autonomous decisions.
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Works well in a team environment.
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Knowledge of basic statistics.
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Knowledge of basic analytical techniques commonly used in quality control labs for food and animal feed (protein, ash, moisture, etc.)
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Able to work flexible hours and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
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Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, chemistry, food science, engineering, related field or equivalent relevant experience.
4-5 years experience in an industrial processing environment (food or feed preferred).
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
Reaching above shoulder - Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional
Unprotected Heights - N/A
Protected Heights - Occasional
Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 Pounds - Occasional
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials - Frequent
Weighing from 0 to 50 Pounds
Being Around and/or Operating Laboratory and Pilot Plant Equipment - Frequent
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment - Frequent
Recording Data - Frequent
Operating Lab Equipment - Frequent
Operating Computer - Occasional
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent
Vision: Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to
Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - YES
Color Definition Required: - YES
Hearing: Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to
Communicate/Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - YES
Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.
Multiple Locations - Occasional
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires the mental capabilities to apply scientific knowledge/principles to apply and communicate processes/procedures in a Pilot Plant setting. Furthermore, necessary in accomplishing job duties are the abilities to implement analytical methods, provide creative solutions to problems as situations arise.