Sr. Technician, Pilot Plant - 1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Sr. Pilot Plant Technician will support the Research & Development (R&D) department by conducting experiments in 
the R&D Center of Excellence facility employing the disciplines of food/pharmaceutical sciences and or engineering. The 
Sr. Technician will be required to generate R&D product and commercial samples along with documentation of all the data
generated during this process. This position is also responsible for maintaining the laboratory workspace, equipment and 
inventory to meet all requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices. A solid background in Scientific method is required to
complete day to day tasks. This position requires the ability to work independently on routine jobs, with general 
instructions on new assignments. The Sr. Technician will lead and mentor technicians and interns in areas such as safety,
quality, and technical execution. In summary, this position is required to deliver quality projects on time and within budget 
to support the R&D COE.
 

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Execute development activities as assigned, including dispensing of raw materials, generation of  R&D product and commercial samples for internal or external evaluation, manufacture of feasibility  trials and/or pilot batches, and completion of physical testing.
• Document all experiments and result in development batch records/protocols and/or laboratory notebooks and electronic files.
• Sets-up, maintain, and clean laboratories equipment and work area.
• Maintain raw material inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures and practices. Maintain a safe work environment.
• Implement detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Write formal scientific experimental reports.
• Perform a wide variety of development and/or production laboratory tasks and experiments.
• Mentor and advise laboratory technicians and provide feedback to group members to help 
accomplish project objectives.
• Ensure all documentation produced is in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Contribute to audit readiness and participate in quality audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Skills:
• Ability to organize workload, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines for deliverables
• Ability to multi-task on several projects individually as well as in a team environment
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment according to equipment instructions and SOPs
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new computer-based systems and experimental techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to carry out assignments under general supervision
 

Experience:
• 2-5 years of related industry experience or laboratory experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to direct and receive written and verbal instructions.
• Familiar with common laboratory equipment.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and other job-related software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
 

Education:
• Bachelor degree in food science, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical engineering
*OR
• Associate degree + 4 years' experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing or laboratory 
environmentwith the ability to perform advanced mathematical and scientific computations
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge of laboratory and pilot scale equipment in the Food or Pharmaceutical Sector Experience
working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.