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Process Development Technician

Pilot Plant-Vadnais Heights, MN

Schedule

• Monday - Friday

• 5am - 1:30pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate chemical process equipment to generate samples of new products and semi-commercial products.  Pull raw materials for batches, perform QC testing, and clean process equipment. 

• This is a day shift position

• Follow all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.  Read and understand MSDS’ and choose proper protective equipment

• Become certified on two or more product types and associated process equipment

• Provide back-up support for Sr. Process Development Technician in the areas of training and coordinating reactor room activities

• Operate with reasonable level of independence

• Produce and package semi-commercial quantities of products - typically 70%.  Maintain high quality standard for all products

• Generate samples of new products.  Assist process engineers with developing commercial processes for new products and improving existing processes – typically 20%

• Operate computerized process control system, read and follow process procedures, observe and record process data

• Perform standard and advanced QC tests on batches.  Pull materials for batch and perform SAP production reporting

• Clean reactors and mixers following production of a batch

• Maintain clean and safe working environment.  Keep process equipment and surrounding area clean, practice 5S.  Keep raw materials and finished goods in the proper location

Required Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or GED

• One year chemical industrial experience demonstrating mechanical competency and making batches of material

• Ability to wear half face or full face respirator

• Ability to understand chemical process piping/flow systems and the different types of process pumps, valves and instrumentation

• High Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to handle 55 gallon drums and 55 pound bags of material

• Ability to safely operate a standup forklift (training will be provided)

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Experience with or the ability to learn Microsoft Excel and SAP

Preferred Qualifications  

• Understanding of chemical process and equipment with experience working in pilot plant or chemical manufacturing operations, especially operating chemical reactors, compounding, or mixing; lab technician experience, including following test methods; mechanical proficiency; science and engineering coursework

• Special consideration given to candidates with AA degrees or Certifications in Laboratory, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Technology fields