Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician

5 days ago

East Hanover, United States Synectics Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Description

  • This is a Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician position responsible for managing the East Hanover Lab and Whippany Pilot Plant, in the US physically located in the strategic location in East Hanover, NJ.

  • Responsible for running tests in 2 separate labs, maintaining the cleanliness of the labs, and presenting results to other team members and possible senior leadership.

  • Must be able to find technical solutions when problems are identified and an effective communicator to the Packaging Development Team.

  • Perform requested packaging testing, share data with requestor, leverage GLIMS to maintain record of test results.

  • Support or execute trials at the Whippany Pilot Plant, Single Point of Contact for WPP staff.

  • Create or maintain internal test methods & SOPs for each instrument and equipment type

  • Purchase supplies & consumables

  • Maintain safe, organized, stocked, and tidy lab and pilot plant environment at all times.

  • Ensure data repository (Eureka, Teams or other) is used for all tests.

  • Ability to conduct tours of the lab to Senior Leadership.

  • Safety:

    • Assigned as Packaging Safety Steward for EH Lab and WPP.

    • Coordinate periodic site safety inspections

    • Facilitate and update Risk Assessments with HSE & other experts.

    • Conduct Safety Training for new employees and as needed.

    • Manage the Packaging Developers storage locations in the lab.

  • Budget Planning & Tracking:

    • Plan & submit proposal for next year's budget during June/July timeframe, including capital.

    • Track expenses on blanket POs and ensure phasing/forecast is accurate.

  • Maintenance, Calibration & Training:

    • Maintain equipment schedule/coordinate repair as needed.

    • Schedule training for new installations; Manage Super Users for WPP equipment to support trials.

    • Coordinate with vendors to complete yearly calibration tests in the East Hanover lab.

  • New Equipment Purchase & Installation:

    • Identify new testing and equipment needs based on developer feedback and strategic needs.

    • Draft and submit ARs for approval, and complete GR.

    • Lead all pre and post installation actives in partnership with Facilities.

    • Request and maintain assets tags for proper deprecation reporting.

    • Act as liaison between Packaging Developers and Pilot Plant staff to plan trials, coordinate activities, material arrival and ensure proper forms/ requirements in place.

    • Securing the necessary support from Super Users and/or WPP staff to run equipment during trials.

    • Work with WPP to create proper forms and documentation to comply with HSE & Food Safety standards, SOP, risk assessment, ability to recommission equipment and create PM plan.

Qualifications:

  • CPG or food industry experience a bonus

  • Possess experience in managing a Packaging Lab, as well as strong technical skills, the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently by leveraging their expertise and experience.

  • A minimum of 3- 5 yrs. experience is required, preferably in the food industry.

  • Must demonstrate the ability to be a strong team player representing our technical organization, providing guidance and expertise to Junior Engineers.

  • Strong lab management experience instead of packaging experience as that aspect of this role is more critical.

  • CPG lab management experience

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