What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Science Tech Days position at Kerry?
Requisition ID: 60393
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
About the role
Key responsibilities
2. Direct off-hours technician coverage; occasionally self-provided off hours coverage.
3. Ensure uninterrupted supply of contaminant-free, robust inoculum to meet all Production needs.
4. Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in response to Production schedule changes.
5. Train QC technicians to all inoculation laboratory coverage requirements.
6. Develop work instructions for all task-oriented inoculation laboratory and culture collection maintenance activities.
7. Make decisions and provide guidance around analytical data and test results (GC, HPLC, etc.) for monitoring of seed trains. Elevate as appropriate to manager.
8. Lead root cause investigations and implement solutions for corrective actions related to seed train, inoculum, and contamination events utilizing standard RCA methods.
9. Maintain culture collection, including primary ampoule bank, back up strains, production working stock; including associated purity testing.
10. Cross train self and technicians on the media preparation laboratory providing coverage as necessary, including some off hours/weekends.
11. Design and conduct experiments for efficiency, more robust seed trains, and cost savings initiatives.
12. Drive Continuous improvement of current collection and inoculum practices.
13. Utilize design of experiments, current scientific, and aseptic techniques.
Qualifications and skills
SKILLS: 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.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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Posting Type: DNI
Salary : $26
