Job Title: Quality Specialist

Job Description

The main responsibility of the Laboratory Technician is to contribute to innovations by setting up and executing experiments at laboratory pilot scale in full alignment with project managers and scientists in the field of nutritional drinks powders and food supplements. This team works on projects to deliver nutrients to consumers in enjoyable formats. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Organize and execute experiments at laboratory scale in full alignment with project managers and scientists, including dry blending, drying, high pressure homogenization, tableting, powder characterization, microscopy, and extrusion. - Set up new methods and innovative experimental approaches to address scientific and technical challenges. - Assist in scaling up recipes from laboratory scale to pilot plant scale. - Work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices, 5S, calibration, maintenance of equipment, SOP, and Internal Control Plan. - Propose and implement digital tools to improve efficiency in laboratories. - Maintain a list of chemicals, be responsible for ordering materials, and ensure flawless execution of day-to-day experiments in laboratories. - Assess stability of products during shelf life, including color, sediments, phase separation, viscosity, and caking. - Support the organization of Ideation and Innovation workshops. - Maintain and implement safety measures in laboratories. - Reduce waste and propose solutions to improve sustainability in laboratories. - Train students and interns to accelerate innovation projects.

Hard Skills

• Bachelors in Sciences (Food Science preferred)
• 2 years of industry Lab Testing (Food or Pharma)
• Testing Skills: mixing, following SOPs, physical testing
• Experience with Quality and Food Safety Programs such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, Foreign Bodies and Allergens Controls, Documentation, Batch records, thermal process

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 1 Year(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey.

Work Environment

Establish a new industry between food and pharmaceuticals, capturing this opportunity with safe, effective and cost-effective solutions and become a leader in the area of therapeutic nutrition.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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