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ABOUT PORIFERA

Porifera manufactures innovative forward osmosis membrane elements and systems, and supplies process solutions to a variety of industries. Our unique products enable industries to efficiently remove water and retain only the most valuable components of their products. This award-winning technology facilitates the non-thermal concentration of food and beverage products, the reduction of water waste, improvements to water reuse, and more efficient processing solutions to help companies make better products using less energy.

We are a small, highly qualified team of professionals in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Together, we’ve developed a revolutionary product and we continue to explore new frontiers in processing and purification. As our business grows, we seek exceptional talent to join our elite team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate for this role has strong leadership and interpersonal skills, organization and attention to detail, with the ability to visualize processes and objects. Our new Senior Director of Engineering will contribute significantly and help lead strategy, planning, target-setting, operational and organizational effectiveness.

We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about building teams, solving problems, and establishing a culture of cooperation, safety, and performance. The Senior Director will take an active role in talent development for the engineering organization to help grow, mentor, and lead an excellent team of engineering managers.

Porifera seeks a candidate with demonstrated success with a significant customer/partner-facing role during the product commercialization process.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the Engineering team
  • Communicate engineering successes while illustrating the business value of delivered capabilities.
  • Work with executive leadership to set expectations, manage risks, dependencies and tradeoffs inevitable in complex project delivery
  • Lead the design and development of membrane processing systems
  • Provide engineering guidance for product manufacturing
  • New product development (i.e next-gen membrane elements and systems for new applications)
  • Delivery of custom systems to our current customer base and transitioning to more scalable modular systems

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience designing and delivering complex fluid processing solutions from P&IDs to equipment selection to detailed design.
  • Experience transitioning from custom-engineered process solutions to scalable modular solutions
  • Experience with automated manufacturing of membranes and packaging for manufacturability
  • Knowledge of food and beverage system design, sanitary components, and design for cleanability. Knowledge of reverse osmosis system design a plus.
  • Knowledge of PLC controlled automated systems, panel design, and electrical components.
  • Experience piloting wastewater and/or food and beverage systems.
  • Experience designing injected molded parts a plus.
  • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10+ years of Engineering experience at technology-led organizations.
  • 5+ years managing and leading teams or in delivering large/multi-disciplined project
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for building/growing businesses
  • Experience in membrane processing and/or food equipment manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions.


HOW TO APPLY

Complete the application on www.porifera.com/careers. Upon submitting the application, follow the link provided to submit your resume, cover letter and any additional documentation for consideration via the Google form. Only applicants who have successfully submitted both the application and required documentation will be considered. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.

HIRING STATEMENT

Porifera is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities (EEO) are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Women or minority candidates are encouraged to apply. In addition to federal law requirements, Porifera complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Porifera expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Porifera's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Seniority level
Director

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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ABOUT PORIFERA

Porifera manufactures proprietary forward osmosis membranes and provides process solutions to a variety of industries. Our innovative products enable industries to efficiently remove water and retain only the most valuable components of their products. This award-winning technology facilitates the reduction of water waste, improvements to water reuse, and more efficient processing solutions to help companies make better products using less energy.

We are a small, highly qualified team of professionals in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Together, we’ve developed a revolutionary product and we continue to explore new frontiers in processing and purification. As our business grows, we seek exceptional talent to join our elite team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Design Engineer will design and build a new manufacturing line for membrane elements.

The person in this position will design components and assemblies from scratch, generate prints, source off-the-shelf items and specify custom components. This includes the design, fabrication and documentation of automated systems, as well as to design and implement robotic manufacturing systems to support the Porifera’s innovative water reuse and product concentration systems.

The ideal candidate for this role has strong interpersonal skills, organization and attention to detail, with the ability to visualize processes and objects.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the design and build of automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Investigate equipment challenges and determine appropriate remedies.
  • Support the design and manufacture of new products, as needed.
  • Design & develop demonstration systems based on experiments and process techniques.
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of team members and customers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4-Year Degree in Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or other related field.
  • 2 - 4 Years of experience developing a manufacturing line a requirement.
  • Experience building or commercializing energy industry or hardware products.
  • General knowledge of manufacturing methods and basic safety procedures.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360.
  • Experience with water, wastewater, or plastic injection molding and mold modification, food processing, sanitary equipment, or food contact code compliance, a plus.
  • Computer programming (C,C++, BNR, Allen-Bradley PLC programming) a plus.
  • Organized, superior attention to detail, documentation and control, and completing tasks 100%.
  • Self-motivated team player, comfortable in a hands-on start-up environment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions.

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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PERFECT DAY
 
BERKELEY, CA / FOOD INNOVATIONS / FULL-TIME
 
 
It's a Perfect Day to change the world! At Perfect Day, we're doing just that.
 
Perfect Day was founded in 2014 to create delicious, nutritious dairy products that everyone can love. We’re using fermentation (not animals) to make dairy proteins that are the foundation for foods like ice cream, cheese and yogurt – all with the distinctive taste and textures that consumers demand, but without lactose or environmental downsides. Through partnerships with respected brands, we’re working to launch a whole range of dairy products that will help shape a humane, sustainable food system for future generations. 
 
The Research Associate helps to deliver R&D plans and strategies with appropriate guidance.  This includes benchmarking & developing product applications using characterized food ingredients from concept through product optimization and commercialization. Also responsible for applying knowledge of food ingredients, food products & food manufacturing processes to design experiments, plan & conduct experiments to demonstrate the effectiveness of the functional properties of microflora-based proteins in dairy & food product applications. 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

  • Essential functions
  • Bench-top and pilot experiments - Uses bench top, analytical, and pilot plant tools to conduct experiments.
  • Research / DOE / Reporting.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis.
  • Communicate with internal / external teams - Coordinating activities to bring projects to completion, while working in a collegial team environment and proactively keeping everyone on the same page.
Other functions
  • Presenting.
  • Lab cleaning.
  • Ingredient handling/ordering.
  • With guidance, maintain objectivity in project work through practical use of the scientific method.
  • Trained to perform sensory, food safety, and nutrition review, shelf life validation, write intermediate & finished good specifications, develop product application material.
  • Critically analyzes results of the experiments, documents findings contribute to project plans and experimental planning.
Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking.
  • Building Collaborative Relationships.
  • Personal Credibility.
  • Demonstrates broad understanding of scientific techniques and industry standards appropriate to the discipline of food product development.  
  • Can work independently with some guidance. Demonstrates a high level of technical engagement.

KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • BSc in food science with 2-4 yrs of experience in food industry, or Associates degree in biological related field with 6+ yrs of food industry experience.
  • Familiarity with dairy product and their processing.
  • Broad understanding of food ingredients, nutrition, food analytical tools, food microbiology, unit operations in food processing, food production formulation and compositional properties, formulation and manufacturing of dairy and food products.
  • Up to 20% of Travel.
Additional Knowledge
  • Candidate with hands-on food analytical lab and pilot plan experience working on cultured dairy, beverage, or UHT products preferred
  • Dairy protein and ingredient functional knowledge.
  • High level of technical aptitude, excellent communication, organization, and collaborative skills, and demonstrated ability to innovate, troubleshoot, intellectually curiosity and thrive in a dynamic cross-functional team environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
  • Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods at a given time; reach, climb, kneel, bend, push and/or pull, and at times lift objects as heavy as 25 lbs.
Perfect Day is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
It's a Perfect Day to change the world. The day when delicious dairy goodness is something everyone can love. The day we say goodbye to the downsides of factory farming. The day we throw a big party with luscious, animal-free milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, all made with Perfect Day! We hope you join us! 
 
 

Brand: Premier Nutrition
Categories: Research & Development
Locations: Emeryville, California
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 15560

Job Description
Business Unit Overview

Here's what all the hype is about Premier Nutrition Company, LLC (PNC) is a clear leader the convenient nutrition category and makes great-tasting food products under the brand names Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar, and is part of publicly-traded BellRing Brands (NYSE:BRBR). With its people-first culture, PNC empowers its people to create the best work of their lives alongside some truly astounding colleagues.

PNC treats its people like adults with respect and trust. One of our five core values is to Connect & Belong because we bring our diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and ways of thinking to each challenge grounded in our belief that everyone should have a seat at the table and be listened to deeply. Whever makes you, you - you belong here.

We strive to avoid many of the outdated processes of conventional workplaces. We don't have performance reviews we have quarterly conversations. We don't have management we have inspiring leaders to coach and mentor. We don't have a casual dress code we simply don't have a dress code; wear what you like. And we have a lot of fun.

Bringing dogs to work, company-wide give-days days, philanthropy and sustainability programs, in-office massages, walking meetings, and free daily exercise classes on-site and at the adjacent gym are just a few ways we make work feel less like work. And the results of our great culture speak for itself: we were certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the fifth year-running in 2021 and ranked in the top 12 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category for 2019, 2020, and 2021.

So, what's it like to work here? If you're local, you'll walk into our Emeryville office each Monday morning and find 100 of your colleagues sitting on sofas, beanbag chairs, or the floor excitedly talking through the week ahead and watching one of their colleagues tell their personal life and career journey. Picture a casual and collaborative environment of a start-up, the innovative mindset of a tech company, and the stability of a company with projected revenue this year of over $1.15 billion, and you'll find us in the sweet spot where world-class culture meets robust business results.

PNC seeks individuals who will thrive in this work environment and will help us build our culture and this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on.

Responsibilities

The Role…

This is a technical expert R&D position; this position will coordinate all aspects R&D pilot line operation to support product development for assigned projects.  This position will demonstrate joint accountability (with R&D product development managers) for project success by assembling, evaluating, maintaining, and optimization of prototypes and pilot runs and capturing relevant formulation, such as sequence addition of ingredients and processing parameters.  This position schedules requested activities with proper equipment allocation for the R&D pilot plant facility.  Prototype and bench samples production/storage/shipping, raw ingredients/ bench samples inventory management and documentation management will be in scope for this position.  This position works with limited supervision.   Staying up-to-date on latest ingredient technology and attending co-man bench and plant trials to ensure successful commercialization of products is in scope for this position. 

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE INCUMBENT TO BE ON-SITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK.

You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with…

Pilot Line Operations: 80% of Time

  • Coordination of Test Kitchen/pilot line activities to support various product development projects/initiatives: from ordering materials to production/packaging/labeling of prototypes while ensuring all validations, documentation and requirements are met (safety, food safety plan, master sanitation).   Share learnings and capture ideas to improve product and/or processes
  • Set up, calibrate operate, clean/sanitize, troubleshoot and coordinate maintenance of all test kitchen/pilot plant equipment and areas
  • Create/update SOPS and execute checks and checklists for safety, food safety, master sanitation and 5 S schedule for test kitchen/pilot plant area
  • Establish and maintain inventory management system for all pilot line equipment, parts and supplies and cultivate good working relationships with suppliers
  • Execute food safety plan for pilot plant operation
  • Execute master sanitation schedule for pilot plant facility
  • Maintain housekeeping and organization of pilot line areas

R&D Documentation: 10% of Time

  • Lab and/or pilot line documentation: SOPs, ingredient/sample records, inventory records, formulation and processing notes, cleaning records

R&D Department Support: 10% of Time

  • Train other R&D team members to operate and clean pilot plant equipment 
  • Provide insight/recommendations into continuous improvement of operations (Safety, schedules, sequence, staging, processing parameters for equipment) 
  • Stay up to date with latest pilot plant equipment through vendor contacts etc.
Qualifications

What are we looking for?

Education:

  • BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar disciplines

Experience:

  • 2+ years’ experience in Food industry, with significant hands-on experience in bench top/pilot line sample production
  • Experience working collaborative in team environment is required

Skills:

  • Demonstrated bench top/product development skills with successful record keeping and adhering to deadlines
  • Ability to excel in dynamic fast paced business environment, demonstrated ability to self-motivate and manage multiple priorities/requests
  • Demonstrated ability to work effective in team environment through excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to travel to various sites as assigned

So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!

Select 5 Key Capabilities & Traits Important to Add to and Diversify your Current Team:

  1. Emotional intelligence
  2. Being all-in
  3. Adaptability
  4. Embody a strategic mindset
  5. Bring people along

You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…

  • You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work culture
  • You like trying out novel minimum viable product people-related ideas
  • You can be flexible in your approach to people challenges and abandon past practices if they don’t make sense or would lead to a poor outcome
  • You enjoy making people-centric decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities for the business or team
  • You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work
  • You can be friendly, vulnerable, and self-deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people-related matter as a professional in the next
  • You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the needle

This may not be your ideal next career move if…

  • You like a lot of structure, rules, and uniformity
  • You like order, hierarchy, command and control management
  • You want to build lots of processes, systems, governance, or policies
  • Dealing with ambiguity or experimentation are not your jam
  • You try to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over email or instant messaging
  • You like managing from behind your computer and demonstrating excellence through email
  • You tend to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day even if non-strategic                                                                                 

If we haven’t convinced you to apply already, here are some of our favorite perks and benefits:

  • Friday afternoons off (and of course a hefty PTO package plus 11 holidays)
  • 401K match. Literally free money
  • Hybrid work with an average of 3 days a week in the office for local folks
  • All jobs are bonus-eligible
  • Free custom lunch twice a week. Plus plenty of snacks and shakes.
  • 2 weeks of work from anywhere time to move your Big Rocks
  • Quarterly team building events/happy hours (city-wide scavenger hunt, bowling, ropes course, putt-putt)
  • Bring your dog to work (3 days/week)
  • Extended paid parental leave regardless of gender or familial make-up

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We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization.  Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Summary
This position is located at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of International Affairs & Seafood Inspection (OIASI) with 6 vacancies in Seattle, WA and Long Beach, CA.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-SI-2022-0003, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Please click this link for more information or how to apply. Deadline to apply is April 5, 2022.

ENDLESS WEST

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT – ANALYTICS /FULL-TIME

About Us
We’re Endless West, makers of molecular spirits. Our small, independent team of scientists, sommeliers, writers, chefs, and dropouts is creating the next generation of wine and spirits. Our work has already attracted significant interest from a range of people — whiskey enthusiasts, scientists, members of the culinary world, creatives in design, technology, and fashion — across the country. And we’re just getting going.

We’re relentlessly curious, optimistic enough to run after ambitious ideas, and skeptical enough to analyze every angle and consider every option. We support each other as colleagues and care about each other as people, believing that the health of our business can be measured by the health of our team. We are obsessed with leveraging scientific learning, creative storytelling and business expertise to explore the limits of what’s possible.

Everyone is welcome at Endless West. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups to apply.

If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable, and a passion for our mission goes a long way.

About the Role
The analytical department at Endless West assists R&D scientists in creating new sensory profiles and recreating familiar flavors in popular spirits and cocktails. We are looking for a talented and experienced analytical chemist to become the analytical department manager. This person will report to the R&D Director. The analytical department lead will oversee day-to-day function in this department; including but not limited to troubleshooting instrumentation issues, training and managing analytical chemists in the department, keeping track of a chemical and consumables inventory, maintaining instruments and managing service contracts as well as following up and scheduling, and managing the overall efficiency and data quality and output for this department.

Who We’re Looking for/About You
A successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and multidisciplinary R&D team working towards the development of novel molecular spirits. As the lead of the analytical department, the candidate will have either extensive experience in an analytical chemistry lab (including experience in a supervisory role); or a MS or PhD in a chemical discipline with emphasis in biochemistry or analytical chemistry with experience in characterization of small volatile and non-volatile molecules that contribute to the overall flavor and aroma characteristics of spirits. This candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, a good communicator/manager, and a creative problem-solver.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of analytical strategies for the chemical characterization of new products
  • Supervise or conduct hands-on analytical characterization of different technologies to establish key functionalities of new and existing products
  • Lead method development for product screening, quant, and discovery workflows
  • Lead and implement best data analyses and data visualization practices (including statistical analysis for GCMS and LCMS data)
  • Responsible for managing and maintaining an analytical laboratory equipped with a GC/TOF-MS, GC/MS/MS, and LC/MS that supports multidisciplinary research projects
  • Support the development of new tools and protocols to assess new processes and modes of action of different technologies by actively collaborating and communicating with colleagues from other teams and disciplines
  • Oversee and maintain service contracts, consumables, instruments, and anything necessary for daily laboratory function
  • Provide mentorship and training for research scientists to conduct analytical chemical/biochemical analysis
  • Apply up to date characterization techniques to identify active molecules in complex mixtures
  • Lead discussion of approaches and results regularly in lab meetings and technical reports

Experience & Qualifications

  • 15+ years' experience in the analytical chemistry field or Master’s degree (with several years work experience) or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field
  • Identification and quantification of molecular structures through hands-on experience with relevant equipment such as LC-MS, GC-MS
  • Purification of compounds with column chromatography or other separation methods
  • Experience with a wide variety of data processing software, databases and informatics systems (ie Xcalibur, Compound Discoverer)
  • Demonstrated experience to manage an analytical lab that has multiple users and the ability to mentor and train others in analytical techniques
  • Food Analytical experience is a big plus (ie characterization of flavor compounds and related sensory attributes in collaboration with sensory departments/groups)
  • Experience working with isolation of commercially unavailable novel compounds is a bonus
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential, as well as good oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and solve complex analytical problems
  • Ability to contribute to a team effort with flavor scientists, analytical chemists, and QC technicians for collaborative development of new product technologies
  • Exemplify team player style that allows for collaboration, mentoring, coaching, learning and team building
  • Experience in standard analytical and wet chemistry laboratory work
  • Desire to learn about other aspects of the business in order to encourage interdisciplinary and focused outcomes for different projects

Why Endless West?
We’ve got the standard benefits…
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Commuter benefits/401K/FSA/DCFSA
- Unlimited PTO
- Ambassador’s Program ($250/quarter to purchase Endless West products)
- Competitive compensation, including equity

We’ve got the unique culture that you’ve been looking for...
- A small, collaborative team. We don’t believe in hierarchy for hierarchy’s sake.
- Smart, friendly colleagues.
- Actual autonomy and agency. We choose empowerment over micromanagement.
- A team that values EQ as much as IQ.
- A team that values hard work but believes in the importance of self-care and taking meaningful breaks.
- An environment that encourages empathetic debate. We state cases, defend positions, argue productively, and make decisions together. We don’t have any issues with being wrong. People’s opinions are actively sought out and valued.
- An environment where we not only acknowledge the hard work and successes of our teammates, but also celebrate them.

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Food Scientist, Product innovation

Yali Biosciences Inc. is looking for a talented Food Scientist to join our R&D team. You will be working to innovate and create new and delicious food products. This role will discover how to create new product attributes, formulate new products, and conduct sensory and analytical tests.

Responsibilities:
The candidate hired for this position is expected to:

  • Create delicious and nutritious plant based dairy products to delight consumers.
  • Formulate new products and improve current products.
  • Design, conduct, and analyze sensory and analytical experiments.
  • Integrate flavor and texture technologies into products.
  • Support complex and large scale experiments within a team.
  • Present research results to the working team and create reports.
  • Voice ideas, concerns and solutions to teammates.

Qualifications:
We are looking for a curious, analytic, collaborative, and creative “can-do” problem solver. You’re a rock-star food scientist, inside and out. Your passion for food innovation is unparalleled and you’re also a great cook. The ideal candidate will have the following background/skill set:

  • BS, MS or Ph.D. in Food Science and technology or related field.
  • 2-5 years of research or development experience in foodtech, CPG foodproducts, dairy science and production development, relevant intern or Co-op experiences included.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive working as part of a team.
  • Experience in formulation, material science, protein science, flavor creation, sensory science and or assay development is a plus.
  • Strong ability to use the scientific method.
  • Experience in data analysis and some statistical knowledge.
  • Sensory testing experience is a plus.
  • Agile working with their hands to create food samples.
  • A passion to create new products that meet consumers' needs.
  • Self starter with the ability to thrive in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Sounds exciting? Apply today and join our team!

Please visit our website at www.yalibio.com and submit your application.

About Yali Bio
Yali Bio makes climate-smart, novel food ingredients from renewable feedstocks, and is initially focusing on creating designer fats for plant-based meat and dairy products. The company’s mission is to use synthetic biology combined with NGS genomics to revolutionize food production and mitigate the overexploitation of our fragile ecosystem. The team has strong expertise in engineering biology for a wide-range of sustainable foods. For more information, visit www.yalibio.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

KETTLE CUISINE

Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Direct Supervisor: Quality Assurance Manager Department/Group:
Location: Union City, CA
Travel Required: None
Position Type: Full Time
HR Contact: Colleen North
Date: January 19, 2022

Job Description
The Primary function of the Quality Control technician is to conduct routine lab analysis during all phases of the production process. Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and accurately document results are essential to the job. Quality Control Technician hours are approximately for first shift 4:00am - 12:30pm or for second shift 12:30pm – 9:30pm. Overtime in this position is probable and schedule may change due to business needs.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Quality:
    • Follow HACCP standards as defined by written procedures
    • Attend QC related training
    • Participate in annual GMP training
    • Ensure batch sheets are correct
    • Ensure that all employees follow GMP’s and ensure effectiveness of training during daily inspections
    • Daily testing of water, plus sending water & other environmental samples for testing to an outside lab on a monthly basis
    • Inspection of registered glass & brittle plastic in the Processing Area on a bi-weekly basis (light protection monthly)
    • Perform pre-operational inspection
    • Verify refrigerators are operating at correct temperature daily.
    • Inspect waste bins daily & monitor accumulation of outside dumpster.
    • Inspect storage method, process, & handling of allergens during Daily Inspection
    • Release hold ingredients after confirmed C of A is correct
    • Organize documents on a weekly basis
    • Verify monitoring activities
    • Provide input on recall / withdrawal situations
    • Perform second check of outgoing shipments leaving the facility
    • Prepare shelf life samples based on the matrix given by the QA Manager
    • In process testing of product samples to ensure that they are within specifications (Quality or Samples)
    • Maintain / organize retain samples for all products produced
    • Send out a sample of every batch of retail & industrial finished products made to an outside lab for testing
  • Labels:
    • Prepare or verify labels for finished products
    • Double check labels & packaging information
    • Destroy all excess & out of date labels
  • Equipment:
    • Check daily calibration of standard thermometers against certified equipment
    • Check control panel thermometer against Standard Thermometer daily
    • Verify QC lab scale against a certified weight daily
    • Calibrate standard thermometer daily against NIST certified thermometer
    • Calibrate pH, salt, & brix meters daily
    • Perform hourly inspections on packaging machines
  • Additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications and Experience

  • 1- 2 years of Quality Control experience in food manufacturing preferred
  • Basic Understanding of GMPs
  • Some basic labeling experience preferred
  • Strong written and communication skills at all levels
  • Strong computer skills, such as excel, word, and internet
  • Knowledge of Food Processing equipment

Required Attributes

  • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
  • Ability to gather and analyze data to reach decisions
  • Positive and motivational attitude leading to the overall success of the team

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Quality Control Technician encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Physical Demands/Efforts
    • Work requires occasional physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 35 pounds
    • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time
    • Willing and able to sit occasionally
    • Willing and able to walk to other areas of the plant often
    • Willing and able to type on computer for extended amount of time
  • Mental & Visual Demands
    • Work performed by this position requires a significant level of mental concentration to manage multiple complex tasks.
    • Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time.
  • Work Environment and Hazards
    • Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard.
    • This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in significant injury and lengthy loss of time at work.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values
Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

  • Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
  • Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
  • Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
  • Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

To apply, please contact Melissa Leong, QA manager: mleong@kettlecuisine.com.

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