Laboratory Technician IV

Job Title: Laboratory Technician IV
Location: East Hanover, NJ
Duration: 12 Months+ (Possible Extension)

Job 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.
• The individual must 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.
• This candidate must demonstrate the ability to be a strong team player representing our technical organization, providing guidance and expertise to Junior Engineers.
• 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 as needed, following Client procedures.
• Maintain safe, organized, stocked, and tidy lab and pilot plant environment always.
• Ensure data repository (Eureka, Teams or others) is used for all tests.
• Ability to conduct tours of the lab to Senior Leadership.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.