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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 B ASIC 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.
Position reports
to the Commercialisation Manager
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