Job Information
ProCaps Laboratories Food Technologist in Henderson, Nevada
WHAT YOULL DO
As one of our amazingFood Technologists,you will be responsible for formulation and new product development activities. Particular focus will be on ProCaps innovative functional food and beverage products. Additional duties will be to contribute to and support corporate quality initiatives ensuring the Company has only the highest quality products. The companys ongoing growth and expanded product line will provide great opportunities for growth within the organization!
OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope
Responsible for all actions/responsibilities as described in company-controlled documentation for this position
Corporate Meeting Involvement
Testing - General:
- Maintain testing documentation files
- Verify formulas documented in manufacturing software system with Formulation Sheet
- Coordinate signing off of all new/changed formulas
- Create test sheets (Excel software application)
- Issue tests
- Review test results with PD Management
- Submit PRE parameters to Planning and Production
Testing - New Product:
- Perform tests. Liaison with Planning, Production, and QC
- Develop and maintain documentation and forms
- Establish required product specifications
Testing - Raw Materials:
- Review results of raw material evaluation
- Assist QC in method development for material analysis
- Provide recommendations to PD Manager on feasibility of use of raw materials and/or make suggestions for possible changes
- Generate proposed material specifications and edit as needed
Production/Blending:
- Create Manufacturing Recipes for all products
- Review and/or sign all Batch Tickets
- Assist Production to resolve raw material issues in manufacturing
- Evaluate production processes using statistical process-control methods in conjunction with Production staff
- Investigate/Track production issues involving raw materials and archive for future reference
Current Product Evaluation:
- Characterize current products
- Identify methods to improve products from a raw material aspect
- Continually evaluate science, raw materials and trends of nutritional science for existing product improvement
Generate and propose formulas for:
- New product formulations
- Existing product formulations
- "FIX" formulas to deplete excess inventories of discontinued formulas, blended powders, and raw materials
Cleaning Codes and Validation:
- Assign cleaning codes
- Coordinate with Production and QC to validate cleaning requirements
- Maintain formulas documented in software system
Manufacturing Software System:
- Input formulas
- Input new raw materials
- Maintain formulas documented in software system
Ad Hoc Projects:
- Assist Director on various projects as assigned
- All other outside projects shall be approved by Director, CEO and PD Manager
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