Process Laboratory Technician

Job Title : Process Laboratory Technician Location : Princeton, NJ Type : Contract Compensation : $21 / hr Contractor Work Model : Onsite Mon-Fri, 8 : 30AM-4 : 30PM Must Haves / Requirements : High school diploma or equivalent with over 5 years of relevant experience. Ability to use mathematics and technical skills on assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to develop, organize and prioritize tasks within assigned projects and work. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Some Quality Assurance (QA) experience is preferred. Some experience with analytical instrumentation and ability to troubleshoot issues. Good Mechanical Aptitude. Displays Leadership Skills. Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Responsibilities : Assists Engineer(s) in various Pilot Plant activities. Performs pilot plant assignments in order to meet pilot plant development requirements. Assists in batch preparation including but not limited to conducting pre-weighs, preparing starch trays, making vitamin blends, preparing the bulk batch, and depositing. Assists with set-up and clean-up for pilot plant batches. Performs preventative maintenance on pilot plant instruments and troubleshoots instrument issues as needed. Records data during batches and interprets results. Conducts analytical measurements to include but not limited to moisture analysis, viscosity, Brix, specific gravity and pH. Assists with setting up pilot plant instruments in preparation for batching. Cleans instruments and pilot plant after each batch. Conducts housekeeping of pilot plant workspace and maintenance of instruments. Monitors pilot plant trials as assigned by supervisor(s) including assisting in troubleshooting batches. Performs any other related duties requested by supervisor(s) with a minimum of instruction. Has experience operating in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment with minimal guidance. Must be able to follow established pilot plant, Quality and Safety SOPs.