Job Description
Your Opportunity as the Technician-Coffee Research & Development
Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices
In this role you will:
Performing regular and preventative lab maintenance for multiple Coffee R&D labs:
Lab Grinders & Brewers PM
Lab Roasters PM; replace parts, calibrate, clean-out
General lab equipment as needed
Execute lab roasting requests from Product Development team (Pre-ships/Library Conditions)
Execute brewing and qualified cupper requests for Process technology projects and CQV tests
Brewing coffee samples and submitting for product analysis, stability studies and/or sensory studies
Collecting headspace analysis data as needed
Other data entry work and labeling requirements
Order and maintain inventory of general lab supplies and equipment for the team; manage POs as necessary
Process Research Lab canning support as needed for R&D test requests
Follow proper procedures for good laboratory practices (ensuring security, safety, GMP and quality)
Run benchtop lab runs and ensure proper testing methods are taking place in the lab and/or Process Research Lab (PRL)
Perform standard operating procedures and test methods relevant to the job
Be an area owner, HSE Key Element, or Quality representative
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma with 5 years experience OR Associates of Arts with 4 years experience OR Associates of Science with 3 years experience
Task oriented, detailed, and organized
Good data keeping skills (data entry and reports)
Basic computer skills (the use of spreadsheets)
Able to work independently and on a team
Previous experience working in a laboratory environment and familiarity of GLP/GMP conditions
Work schedule will be Monday through Friday at 40 hours per week
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Possess a strong mechanical ability
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
