Pilot Plant Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Pilot Plant Specialist to perform pilot-scale operational activities within the framework of strategic and exploratory product and process development projects. The aim is to safely execute enzymatic extractions, decantation, and filtration trials. This role includes planning, sample collection, basic analysis during trials, data collection, and reporting to ensure the sharing of learnings with the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Understand objectives on assigned trial requests, product specifications, and process procedures.
• Safely execute the requested trials according to established procedures, perform corresponding analyses, record all data and observations made during the trials, and report findings to the project leader.
• Apply good industrial practices and food standards to ensure quality in trial execution and reporting to guarantee reliability of results.
• Suggest improvements to optimize operations, quality, efficiency, safety, and maintenance, and support implementing these improvements where possible.
• Execute Capex projects as needed.
• Verify that raw materials for trials are available in the right quantities and with the required documentation.
• Maintain and ensure that the used equipment is functional and safe to operate. Timely flag any equipment defects or malfunctions and perform maintenance when applicable.
• Ensure equipment and process standard operating procedures (SOPs) are available and up to date.
• Identify and address potential risks that may affect the achievement of project objectives, timeline, and quality.
• Help guard and improve cleanliness, 5S, safety, maintenance, and quality in the pilot plant.
• Contact third parties, such as suppliers, for maintenance of equipment or required specification sheets of raw materials.
• Work multi-functionally with different groups such as R&D, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food science, process development, and quality assurance.
• Degree in applied science/engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in production, development, research lab, or food pilot plant.
• Knowledge of biotechnology and food science.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and execute trials and experiments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $27 - $30