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This international
client's continued design innovation provides packaging solutions for
their customer and the consumer.
1.0 PURPOSE
The
position of Food Scientist will conduct microbiological and chemical
tests on packaging equipment and materials, and develop written
procedures for same. Maintain
laboratory according to ISO 9001-2000 standards. Provide assistance to Field Service,
Marketing, Company Market Units, and customers in the area of product
quality, equipment hygienic problems, and laboratory services.
2.0
ACTIVITIES/FUNCTION
2.1 Operates
and maintains research microbiology,
food science laboratories and
process plant according to Company, ISO
procedures. Establish and
implement and QA program for
laboratories and process plant.
All documentation is to be written and logged according to ISO requirements.
2.2 Performs microbiological, physical and
chemical evaluation of carton components,
materials
and parts to assist Design & Production Engineering, and Service
Departments.
2.3 Researches
and recommends newly established research protocols for
microbiological,
chemical, and food science evaluations of products, packages, and
equipment.
2.4 Assist
with establishment of product test plans for commissioning and test of g
machines. Works in cooperation with customer during
commissioning; providing
training on test methods and established SOP’s for hygienic operation.
2.5 Provides assistance to Field service, Marketing,
and customers dealing with
product quality, package and equipment hygienic
problems. Conducts plant field
audit as a method of identifying critical control points
for troubleshooting purposes.
2.6 Test all
systems having hygienic significance on Company equipment, using established procedures, before
shipment to customer. Work closely
with production personnel to
verify these systems and provide training when necessary.
2.7 Select
and order materials to maintain adequate inventory for laboratory and
field use, and stays within
allotted budget. Maintains all
purchase order records. Develop an inventory program
for laboratory and FST related supplies for process plant.
2.8 Maintain
Standards Library for Research and Engineering. Keep updated index of standards and orders new
Standards when needed or requested.
2.9 Work
closely with European department through report and test method exchange & consulting and
training on machine hygiene issues.
Update FST
e- room
for report exchange and information sharing..
2.10 Maintain and record accurate records and research data
generated by the FST department. Ability to write detailed accurate
reports for production and development
projects.
2.11 Learn
to operate Process plant and CIP plant.
Assist with establishing and maintaining
GMP’s in process plant.
3.0 RELATIONSHIP
Assists
with the planning, implementation of machine testing, coordinating
resources, supplies, and equipment.
This position acts as a liaison with various Company departments
regarding hygienic and aseptic programs and needs to work closely with
the Food Science and Technology Manager and R&E personnel. Must
retain good customer and interdepartmental relationships through
cooperation and positive attitude.
4.0 ORGANIZATION
See Company organizational
charts.
5.0 INTERDEPENDENCE
Ensures
the maintenance of all appropriate documentation for ISO certification of
laboratory. Maintains methods
documentation, reports, and supporting documents and technical
information for successful testing of machines and packaging
materials. Supports Company a.s. Food Technology Department with laboratory
assistance and technical training, and customers for machine
commissioning and troubleshooting.
6.0 KNOWLEDGE
B.S.
in Food Science or related scientific discipline.
7.0
BASIC VALUES
This
position must understand the company’s role in serving a market, demonstrate
structured thinking skills, show a history of structuring tasks
effectively, and demonstrate loyalty to the overall goals of the
organization.
The
individual must act dynamically and be capable of documenting ability to
get things accomplished, a wish to participate actively, demonstrate
initiative and creativity, and show an interest in learning and self
development.
The
individual must have documentation of behaving with integrity and doing
what they say, of respect and tolerance toward colleagues, an ability to
speak their mind as well as listen attentively, and of loyalty to group
decisions.
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