Job Information
Actalent Product Development Technician in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey
Description:
3- 5 MUST HAVES:
Bachelors in Sciences (Food Science preferred)
2 years of industry Lab Testing (Food or Pharma)
Testing Skills: mixing, following SOPs, physical testing, scale up testing (benchtop to pilot plant)
Description:
Main Purpose of Job:
Organize and execute efficiently technology and product development trials in product- and bench scale laboratory with project- and pilot plant teams for medical nutrition and consumer care products as well as VMS products under limited supervision from other senior scientists and line manager.
Key Outputs:
Support planning (will include ordering/requesting ingredients), execute and manage concept and development trials for medical nutrition and consumer care products as well as VMS products according to project scope/brief.
Project planning, coordination and implementation. This includes planning and oversight of bench- and pilot plant trials.
Record trial and process parameter result, support trial and component analysis, support sensory-, shelf life- and consumer studies. Will include organizing tasting of prototypes
Adherence to Food production regulations and guidelines; FDA, EPA, OSHA, GMP etc. and follows and improves site/departmental procedures and policies.
Document, analyze, interprets trial and processing parameters and present results to project team and/or management. Will include shipping samples globally.
Employee is responsible to follow and uphold all Food Safety, Food Quality, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures as pertains to role. Employee will also be responsible in managing the PD Lab including maintenance of supply stocks, cleanliness and organization of lab. Further, basic formulation (measure, mix, dilute, standardize) and design are key to daily operations.
Develop and demonstrate Expertise in nutrition science, dietary supplements, functional foods, natural products.
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Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Required Skills:
1-5 yrs. Experience in Food or Nutritional Food, Nutraceuticals, Dietary Supplements processing or manufacturing
Experience processing or manufacturing nutritional food formulations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and comfortably in a multi-disciplinary team under defined timelines.
Education Requirements:
- Minimum BS degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related Life Science area.
Travel: up to 5%
Competencies (Activities they can do independently)
Nutritional Formulation
Sourcing ingredients per specification
Prepare and oversee pilot plant trials
Plan and follow analytical/sensory tests
Analyze trial outcome
Recommend and plan industrial trials
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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Hiring diverse talent
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Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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