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Technician, R&D, Pilot Plant

Glenview, IL, USFull-time$61k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22

Core

Execute pilot plant quality activities including microbiological testing, sanitation monitoring, and food safety compliance to ensure product quality and safety.

Role type

Pilot Plant Quality Technician

Builds

Food safety and quality assurance for pilot plant production areas

Domain

Food manufacturing / Quality Control

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Microbiology testing, sanitation protocols, GMP compliance, sample collection, data recording, equipment inspection, inventory management, process auditing, PPE usage

Preferred skills

HACCP knowledge, chemical safety, pest control, digital system proficiency (SAP, Excel, Lablynx), analytical tools usage

Responsibilities

Perform micro and pathogen swabbing and sample collection; maintain testing records and escalate findings; conduct equipment reference control checks; participate in quality audits and corrective actions; manage lab inventory; operate and maintain lab and production equipment; complete required food safety training.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC