Separation Operator

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose. Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions. To operate and control biochemical and/or chemical processing equipment and related systems needed to produce purified amino acids or related compounds.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Up to 2 years' experience in fermentation and chemical processing
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to read and accurately interpret instructions from operational manuals
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to drive results
Ability to work with a team or as an individual contributor
Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to operate and effectively use equipment such as forklift
Ability and desire to learn process, retain information, and execute learned task
Ability to exercise good judgement

Responsibilities

Collaborate with trainer to learn centrifuge operation, filtration equipment, ML handling, evaporator operations, UF equipment, resin column and PFFE operations
Current on all training (cGMP, SOP, departmental), testing and documentation
Collaborate with team members to keep Separation areas clean, neat, and organized
Produce purified amino acids by setting-up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment
Accurately maintain proper documentation of process information
Maintain cGMP work environment and perform housekeeping duties as assigned
Report any quality deviations, non-conformances, or production issues to supervisor
Monitor batch production records (BPRs) and documentation entries throughout process to ensure accuracy and timely processing
Identify issues with process and perform basic troubleshooting on seed fermenters and associated equipment to resolve issues
Review completed production documentation (batch records, logbooks, etc.) for quality and cGMP compliance