Pilot Line Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Emeryville, CA (Job ID US3530466_BH9716101)

Description

Pilot Line Technician

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Pilot Line Technician for a 6-month contract position at a cutting-edge Client in Emeryville, CA. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay: $27-30/hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri Day 7am Start

Overview

As a Pilot Line Technician, you will be responsible for managing the R&D pilot line, supporting product development through assembling, maintaining, and optimizing prototypes and pilot runs. This role requires close collaboration with R&D scientists to document formulations, manage equipment schedules, and oversee inventory and sample storage/shipping. You will also play a key role in ensuring the successful commercialization and scale-up of products by attending plant trials and staying updated on ingredient technology.

Responsibilities:
Pilot Line Operation

• Coordinate pilot line activities for R&D, ensuring materials, production, packaging, labeling, and documentation meet all safety, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain equipment in optimal condition, including setup, calibration, and cleaning of pilot processing equipment.
• Manage inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies, while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with the lab manager in implementing food safety and sanitation plans for the pilot plant.
• Maintain organization and ensure GMP/GLP compliance in the pilot plant.

R&D Documentation

• Complete pilot plant trial reports and manage all pilot line documentation, including SOPs, ingredient/sample records, inventory logs, formulation and processing notes, cleaning records, and final pilot run reports.
• Create and update SOPs, and conduct safety, food safety, and sanitation checks for the pilot plant area.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Engineering, Mechanics, or a related field.
• Experience in a Pilot Plant, with strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• 2+ years of experience in small equipment maintenance, such as food service equipment, food & beverage pilot plants, or bench-top/pilot line sample production.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills:

• Strong ability to maintain and repair small equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, remain flexible, and manage pilot plant operations while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to self-motivate and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must be able to lift and transfer heavy ingredient bags and equipment as needed.

What Happens Next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience match the role. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you'll still be in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.



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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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