Sr. Pilot Plant Technician

Position summary statement:

The Sr. Pilot Plant Technician will support the Research & Development (R&D) department by conducting experiments in the R&D Center of Excellence facility employing the fields of food/pharmaceutical sciences and or engineering. The Sr. Technician will be required to generate R&D product and commercial samples along with documentation of all the data generated during this process. This position is also responsible for maintaining the laboratory workspace, equipment and inventory to meet all requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices. A solid background in Scientific method is required to complete day to day tasks. This position requires the ability to work independently on routine jobs, with general instructions on new assignments. The Sr. Technician will lead and mentor technicians and interns in areas such as safety, quality, and technical execution. In summary, this position is required to deliver quality projects on time and within budget to support the R&D COE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Ability to organize workload, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines for results
• Ability to multi-task on several projects individually as well as in a team environment
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment according to equipment instructions and SOPs
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new computer-based systems and experimental techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to carry out assignments under general supervision

Experience:

• 2-5 years of related industry experience or laboratory experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to direct and receive written and verbal instructions.
• Familiar with common laboratory equipment.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and other job-related software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in food science, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical engineering OR Associate degree + 4 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing or laboratory environment with the ability to perform advanced mathematical and scientific computations

Preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of laboratory and pilot scale equipment in the Food or Pharmaceutical Sector Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment

Our Benefits

We support our employees’ lives inside and outside the workplace. Our benefits package, which varies by country, features comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings plans and more! When our employees feel nourished, we believe our potential is limitless!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success. We currently have eight global employee networks: Black Life, Millennial Network, Multicultural Life, Proud Life, Vet Life, Women in Leadership, Women in Technology, and Working Parents Life employee networks.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Detailed responsibilities/duties:

• Implement development activities as assigned, including dispensing of raw materials, generation of R&D product and commercial samples for internal or external evaluation, manufacture of feasibility trials and/or pilot batches, and completion of physical testing.
• Document all experiments and result in development batch records/protocols and/or laboratory notebooks and electronic files.
• Sets-up, maintain, and clean laboratories equipment and work area.
• Maintain raw material inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures and practices. Maintain a safe work environment.
• Implement detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Write formal scientific experimental reports.
• Perform a wide variety of development and/or production laboratory tasks and experiments.
• Mentor and advise laboratory technicians and provide information to group members to help accomplish project objectives.
• Ensure all documentation produced is in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Contribute to audit readiness and participate in quality audits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27107: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• related industry or laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location