Research and Development Pilot Plant Specialist

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Actalent Full time
Job Title: R&D Pilot Plant Logistics Support Assembler

Job Summary

This role involves providing logistical support to the R&D Pilot Plant team, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for pre-scaling and mixing ingredients, maintaining inventory and organization, and supporting other pilot plant services as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pre-scale and mix ingredients for R&D production and laboratory community as needed, following established SOPs for weighing and capturing critical information.
  • Maintain personal and food safety, and ensure a safe environment for those around you.
  • Create and maintain documentation, including lot numbers, sanitation documentation, and amounts.
  • Maintain inventory and organization of the Order Assembly area.
  • Store, log, and maintain product and ingredient storage spaces.
  • Support other pilot plant services as needed.
  • Assure efficient operation of pilot plant services by fostering a cooperative and superior work climate.


Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Golden Valley, MN. The role requires heavy lifting and manual labor, and the successful candidate will be required to wear steel-toed boots and follow safety protocols.

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.

Accommodation Options

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.

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