R&D Process Specialist

3 days ago

Totowa, United States Corbion Full time

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. At Corbion, the Research & Development Process Specialist designs, optimizes and validates the product, process/equipment, and packaging parameters to ensure a smooth handover to Operations, increasing efficiency and consistency in production.
Responsibilities:
Assess equipment/process needs and resources for new products
Conduct pre-trial discussions with Production, Quality, Planning and R&D to lay out trial plan and resource needs
Validate product recipe/process parameters through successful test runs prior to production; provide detailed validation reports with clear actions and timelines; follow standard validation and handover procedures prior to full commercialization
Conduct post-trial discussions to summarize key learnings, issues and next steps
Collaborate with product developers, production, and engineering for upscaling activities/trainings
Provide detailed work instructions for every new product with collaboration from production supervisor and leads; Update SOPs and work instructions as needed
Formalize release of new product to operations through completion of the handover process and stakeholder sign-off
Identify process improvements to meet efficiency, product quality, and process control targets
Monitor new equipment/process technologies and propose new solutions
Collaborate with Product Developers in optimizing formulations using new ingredient technologies; update rework and flush wash matrices as needed
Partner with engineering in assessing new technologies and equipment; assist in commissioning new production and packaging lines for operational readiness
Design and implement relevant test protocols through various stages of equipment commissioning
Support operations in root cause analyses and troubleshoot real-time issues in production
Support the TQM/SQF/FSMA requirements; ensure complete documentation for new/improved recipes and processes, SOPs and work instructions, and handover process
Build accessible project documentation in line with NPD procedure by using the appropriate tools; ensure confidentiality on formulas and know-how
Provide monthly reporting to R&D Manager or Senior R&D manager
Build an active network of high commercial value of customers, machine suppliers, researchers, vendors and the international Corbion R&D community
Provide intelligence on innovative raw materials & process technologies that can differentiate our products
Ensure premium performances of the R&D lab equipment by designing standardized pilot-scale processes and maintaining upkeep of lab equipment
Comply with food safety procedures upon new raw material selection, product development or modification and sample preparation; report all food safety and quality issues to immediate supervisor or head of quality
Requirements:
Bachelor s Degree in Food Science or Food Engineering preferred
Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment/food product development; ideally in the food/baking industry or ingredients related to the baking industry
Ability to design and follow well defined process steps while maintain a pragmatic attitude
Excellent organizational, communication, and networking skills
Team playerusingmix of analytical and intuitive thinking
Dynamic and pro-active personality, ability to professionally challenge the status quo while remaining results oriented
Ability to multi-task and work in parallel on different projects
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise. Workers are exposed to high temperatures during the summer months. Some work in cold environments during winter months. You will be exposed to a dusty work environment due to raw materials. Materials may contain allergens (eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, milk, fish, shellfish, wheat).
Workers are required to wear GMP compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, and gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators.
About Corbion Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2023, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,443.8 million and had a workforce of 2,727 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors. Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
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