Food Scientist – Pilot Plant & Production Support at Ajna Infotech

Hugoton, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pilot Plant Operations, Trial Execution, Data Analysis, Production Support, Product Scale-up, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, SOP Maintenance, Hygienic Design, Problem-Solving, Microsoft Excel, Training, Process Parameters Verification, Factory Audits, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Job Description Position Title: Food Scientist – Pilot Plant & Production Support Location: Hugoton, KS – Onsite Type: Fulltime What You’ll Do Pilot Plant Operations Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials in coordination with R&D project leads. Prepare platform and equipment configurations for trials. Manage raw material and packaging inventory for pilot activities. Support trial execution, including troubleshooting and post-trial cleaning (CIP). Collect, format, and analyze trial data from acquisition systems. Maintain hygiene, safety, and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment. Production Support & Industrial Implementation Support commissioning new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications. Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure smooth product scale-up. Participate in factory audits and assist in identifying optimization opportunities. Monitor product quality and consistency during production runs and assist in root cause analysis. Continuous Improvement & Documentation Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs. Help update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety. Stay current with food processing technologies and propose equipment upgrades or investments. Training & Collaboration Assist in training interns and temporary staff on pilot plant procedures and safety protocols. Participate in team development activities and technical workshops. Support cross-functional collaboration for product launches and renovations. About You Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, or related field OR 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations Internship or academic experience in pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in planning and executing pilot plant trials, managing related inventory, and supporting production commissioning by verifying process parameters. Additionally, the scientist will monitor product quality, assist in root cause analysis, and contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives.