Pilot Plant Technician

Alpine Bio, Inc.•South San Francisco, CA

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Pilot Plant Technician to become part of primary operations in our Pilot Plant. Your main focus will be to purify plant proteins at pilot-scale, primarily from soybeans and soy-based ingredients. The job entails batching of ingredients (including food allergens), preparing solutions, operating pilot scale equipment and performing post-process shut-down and cleaning procedures. Ability to perform all operational tasks safely and according to relevant operating procedures is essential.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a life science or engineering discipline (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or similar).
Some experience in a manufacturing, pilot, or R&D lab environment (>1 year preferred).
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Resourceful, eager to learn, and team-oriented, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a timely manner.
This role involves working with soy and soy-derived materials.

Nice To Haves

Operator with at least basic familiarity with food and protein processing equipment
Committed to Pilot Plant operations excellence and quality.
Safety-minded, proactively spotting potentially unsafe situations and prioritizing safety.
Perceptive, able to spot variations from expected conditions and results.
Adaptable, quick learner hands-on problem solver.
Team player who thrives at communicating and collaborating with colleagues
Passionate about our mission of creating animal-free foods for the 99% of people who are unwilling to compromise on taste and price

Responsibilities

Purify plant proteins at pilot scale (10-500L), ensuring that they meet target quality requirements using equipment such as tanks, decanters, centrifuges, filtration units, pasteurizers, and dryers
Follow, fill out and, over time, help to develop detailed documentation such as batch records.
Operate, clean, and maintain pilot equipment and facility according to SOPs.
Monitor equipment and instruments, including flow meters, pumps, and control valves.
Prepare processing buffers and solutions.
Help manage pilot plant consumables and raw materials inventory.