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Product Development Technician

Prinova
  • Salt Lake
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Unlock your potential with Prinova
    We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
     
    Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
     
    Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. 
     
    Product Development Technician
    Department: R&D
    Location: Salt Lake City, UT
     
    The Product Development Technician supports the Product Development team in new product development and changes to existing products, including active base compounding, finished sample preparation, new product scale-up, and packaging determination testing.
     
    Main Duties & Responsibilities
    • Responsible for compounding active bases for the PD team, managing requests in an effective manner
    • Responsible for application development and sample preparation as needed for new product development
    • Prepare capsule samples with support of Product Development Specialists
    • Prepare commercialized product scale-up samples to be used for packaging tests, and as control standards.
    • Perform applicable tests to determine the necessary packaging for commercialized products which includes summarizing and reporting results to pertinent parties; Perform bulk density, tapped density, fill and scoop tests
    • Requalification of flavors and raw materials;
    • Qualification and organoleptic evaluation of new raw materials and/or second sources
    • Application lab inventory management;
    • Management of production blend taste approvals;
    • Assist with entering formulas and packaging into costing models when needed;
    • Assist with powder stability testing and data analysis;
    • Assist in developing flavor systems;
    • Additional duties as deemed necessary.
    Requirements and Skills
    • Minimum High School Education or equivalent;
    • Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required;
    • A proactive, independent worker able to complete tasks with minimal supervision;
    • Possesses analytical skills with demonstrated technical competence and initiative;
    • Basic knowledge of lab techniques and practices;
    • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
    • Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication;
    • Positive attitude and willingness to contribute in a team setting;
    • Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
    • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
    • Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask;
    • Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting;
    • Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas;
    • Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours;
    • Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment;
    • Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    What’s in it for you?
    Competitive Pay: $25 - $27 an hour
    Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
     
    Benefits:          
    • Medical, Dental, Vision 
    • Employer paid STD and LTD
    • HSA and FSA
    • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
    • PTO
    • Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
    • 401(k) & Roth with employer match
    • Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
    • Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
    • Personal growth including training and development opportunities
    Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake
    Websitehttps://www.prinovaglobal.com/us/en/about/careers/job-listings

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Capsulesunmatched
    • Cost Modelingunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Laboratory Managementunmatched
    • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Analysisunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Medical Conditionsunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Second Sourcingunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Test Dataunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Word Processingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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