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Kerry · 7 hours ago

Process Science Tech

Rochester, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26/hr - $26/hr

1+ years exp

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Process Science Tech role involves managing, developing, and optimizing inoculum processes for multi-functional fermented food ingredients while ensuring quality and efficiency in laboratory operations.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Kim Carlson, MS, CPM

Responsibilities

Perform the day-to-day activities of the inoculation lab

Direct off-hours technician coverage; occasionally self-provided off hours coverage

Ensure uninterrupted supply of contaminant-free, robust inoculum to meet all Production needs

Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in response to Production schedule changes

Train QC technicians to all inoculation laboratory coverage requirements

Develop work instructions for all task-oriented inoculation laboratory and culture collection maintenance activities

Make decisions and provide guidance around analytical data and test results (GC, HPLC, etc.) for monitoring of seed trains. Elevate as appropriate to manager

Lead root cause investigations and implement solutions for corrective actions related to seed train, inoculum, and contamination events utilizing standard RCA methods

Maintain culture collection, including primary ampoule bank, back up strains, production working stock; including associated purity testing

Cross train self and technicians on the media preparation laboratory providing coverage as necessary, including some off hours/weekends

Design and conduct experiments for efficiency, more robust seed trains, and cost savings initiatives

Drive Continuous improvement of current collection and inoculum practices

Utilize design of experiments, current scientific, and aseptic techniques

Understand and practice basic hygienic design principles

Competent in bench top microbiology, aseptic technique, plating, transfer & culture maintenance

Takes complete ownership of the inoculation laboratory, responsibility for equipment calibration and maintenance, ordering supplies

Coordinate work requests, repairs, and maintenance activities of the inoculation laboratory

Support experimental seed trains for management of change (MOC), production scale ups and commercialization

Utilize the MOC process for all improvements and changes in the inoculation laboratory and its processes/procedures

Ensures proper documentation is implemented for all inoculation laboratory activities

Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity

Protect Intellectual Property of proprietary strains and procedures

Employ efficient time management

Work directly with Process Science and Operations teams to solve technical issues that may arise

Must be able to stand for long periods of time in a laboratory setting and lift 50 pounds

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills

Ability to set priorities and work independently, manage projects, and drive results

Qualification

MicrobiologyAseptic techniquesBacterial fermentationCulture collection maintenanceFood Safety knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeMultitaskingCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational techniques

Required

BS in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related technical degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology or another technical related field is preferred but not essential

Minimum 1-5 years of experience in fermentation science, industrial microbiology or food industry is preferred, relevant internship minimum

Experience working in GMP and manufacturing environment

Strong microbiology background

Aseptic techniques

Experience in culture transfers and culture collection maintenance

Bacterial fermentation

Writing/developing and following work instructions

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Following a schedule

Communication and interpersonal interaction

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of Food Safety requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft office

Self-directed and requires the ability to work without close, direct supervision utilizing good organizational techniques

Preferred

Food manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities

Employee Share Plan

Life, disability, and accident insurance

Company

Kerry

Glassdoor3.6

The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.

Founded in 1972

Tralee, Kerry, IRL

10001+ employees

https://www.kerry.com/

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