R&D Lab and Pilot Plant Technician

Axelon

Pleasanton, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ingredient Preparation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Microsoft Office, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Package Layout Design, Pilot Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Production Support, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Process, Safety Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pleasanton, CA
POSTED
Today
Duties:

  • Prepare and manufacture pilot-scale batches in accordance with approved batch instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable safety and quality requirements.

  • Complete and maintain accurate batch records, production documentation, and related records in a timely and compliant manner.

  • Weigh and prepare ingredients, materials, and samples for pilot plant and laboratory activities in accordance with established procedures.

  • Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and test runs for various product and package configurations, as required.

  • Support production operations, including weighing, blending, filling, packaging, cleaning, and other related activities as assigned.

  • Perform material weighing and handling activities in accordance with established requirements and safety practices.

  • Blend materials in accordance with approved batch records, SOPs, and applicable quality standards.

  • Clean and maintain equipment, work areas, and rooms in accordance with established cleaning procedures and specifications.

  • Support laboratory activities and operate laboratory equipment in accordance with training, procedures, and applicable safety requirements.



Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, work assignments, and operational needs.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and accurately.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.

  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or similar business software.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and internal business partners.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to comply with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety, and hygiene requirements.

  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform work on hard surfaces for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, and lift as needed to perform job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs as needed to access work areas and perform job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Work may be performed in an environment where exposure to dust, fumes, noise, or other typical production conditions may occur.

About the Company

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Axelon