About Us

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.

Overview

Responsible for performing routine release testing for finished goods and raw materials.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field. Experience working in a lab setting performing chemistry and/or microbiological testing is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and food safety guidelines. Working knowledge of lab equipment, glassware and instrumentation with lab bench skills. Ability to utilize standard GLP’s for operation. Good organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently with little to no direction. Ability to multi-task and adapt to change.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS: Scientific lab working inside a controlled temperature environment. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires 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 procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to stand in excess of 6 hours per day and sit between 3 and 6 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical and microbiological tests of raw materials in progress and final product
• Conduct regular environmental tests to include but not limited to water, wastewater and other materials as necessary
• Prepare reagents, media, samples and standards as required
• Abide by procedures, as written, for each test performed
• Accurately record all test data and perform required calculations
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on lab equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and procedural problems
• Implement and maintain files of all documents, samples and other records

Salary Range

EEO Statement

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.