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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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