R&D Technician

Located in Minneapolis, MN. 1-year contract with extension.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

$22–28/hour

Schedule

1st shift