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R&D Technician

Axelon

  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • $25 Per Hour

Highlights

Support PFNA Productivity Region team in product development work, including sensory tests, laboratory work, and process lab test runs. Coordinate bi-weekly with internal partners (Reference R&D, warehouse, manufacturing sites, 3rd party storage) to ship out samples to plants or testing locations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPlano, TX
Salary$25 Per Hour

Description

Title: R&D Reference & Productivity Support
Location: Plano, TX
Schedule: 30 - 40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4PM

Key Activities
  • Assist with the Gold Standard Reference program
  • Coordinate bi-weekly with internal partners (Reference R&D, warehouse, manufacturing sites, 3rd party storage) to ship out samples to plants or testing locations
  • Maintain and track reference inventory (products/pallets) from/to plants, R&D, and 3rd party storage
  • Maintain and manage product inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage.
  • Lead Gold Standard Reference qualification reviews.
  • Manage and prepare qualification samples for internal sensory testing.
  • Support PFNA Productivity Region team in product development work, including sensory tests, laboratory work, and process lab test runs.
  • Perform standard core technician duties such as ingredient inventory, sample management, material ordering, sensory test preparation, and trial participation.
  • Maintain and manage product and raw ingredient inventories in the lab, shelf-life room, refrigerated, and frozen storage.
  • Manage sensory and consumer testing requests and prepare samples for execution
  • Coordinate and manage internal product reviews
  • Manage analytical submissions and communicate results in an organized and timely fashion.
  • Order raw materials for experiments and trials, managing specifications, certificates, and other crucial documents for all
  • Coordinate logistical activities for the team, including UPS shipments and pallet pickups
  • Maintain the quality lab and inventory and discard samples when expired with communication to project owners of expiration date
  • Other tasks as required.

Qualification Requirements:
  • Minimum of High School degree with some college preferred
  • Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Strong communication skills, with emphasis on prompt and clear responses to high email and Teams message traffic
  • Can lift light weights up to 25 lb
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently to meet or exceed deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change

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