Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
Process Support Specialist
🇺🇸Iowa, United States2 months ago
From $85,000SeniorFull Time
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.
Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.
We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:
• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support
Responsible for research and plant support in the purification process. Directly responsible for assisting plant processes to improve yield, productivity and reduce costs in manufacturing. Maintaining quality systems, ensuring safety of team members and protection of environment.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Four-year degree in Engineering/Science related field preferred
• Two-year degree in bio-processing or related field required if candidate does not posess a 4-year degree
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of scientific and technical proficiency
• Knowledge of Amino Acid production processes
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge to practical applications
• Ability to design laboratory experiments for commercial plant scale up
• Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing
• Working knowledge of laboratory and analytical equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced bio-chemical/chemical/dry blending manufacturing environment working in office, laboratory & plant settings. This position may perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety, quality and environmental procedures must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting or standing, repetitive use of hands and arms, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day. Walking required, usually < 1-2 hours a day. The position may require lifting, up to 50 lbs., infrequently. Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing, or pulling. May be required to drive a car or truck.
Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
