Manufacturing & Facilities Technician

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more. Job Description Join Our R&D Team as a Technician I (Manufacturability & Facilities)! Are you ready to launch a career in science, innovation, and pet nutrition? We’re looking for a Manufacturing & Facilities Technician to join our fast-paced, hands-on R&D team, where you’ll play a key role in helping create the next generation of pet food and flavor products. What You’ll Be Doing As a Technician, you’ll assist in the preparation, testing, and development of products used in palatability research. You’ll work closely with our scientists and researchers to operate equipment, prepare samples, track inventory, and ensure lab cleanliness and accuracy. Your key responsibilities will include: Setting up and operating food processing equipment such as meat grinders, extruders, and canning machines Preparing pet food samples and coating products for testing Weighing ingredients and assisting with flavor preparations Monitoring equipment and ensuring accurate electronic logs Cleaning and sanitizing lab spaces and tools to maintain a safe, organized environment Rotating through various tasks and cross-training within the lab team What You Bring to the Table We’re looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, team-focused, and passionate about science and innovation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field OR 2 years of relevant lab or production experience Strong understanding of lab safety, handling ingredients, and food processing techniques Basic math and data entry skills – ability to calculate ratios, log data, and use MS Office tools Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow with the team Physical & Work Environment Details: Regular standing, walking, and manual handling of equipment Lifting up to 50 pounds Working around food processing equipment and machinery Use of PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, etc.) Why Join Us? At our company, innovation starts with people—and that includes you. As part of our R&D team, you'll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment and play a critical role in shaping high-quality products that animals (and their owners) love. Here’s what sets us apart: Growth mindset – develop new technical skills and gain cross-training across labs Work with purpose – contribute to real-time research and product development Team-first culture – collaborate with some of the best minds in food science and pet nutrition Professional development – opportunity to grow within R&D and beyond Ready to Apply? If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, innovative R&D environment and play a key role in product development, we want to hear from you! AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. Click here to learn about our Core Values We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision. AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood Cawood is the UK’s leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.