Pilot Plant Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pilot Plant Technician - Interviews Happening This Week

📍Location: Bridgewater, NJ

🕒Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6am–4pm (10-hour shifts) + occasional Fridays/Saturdays (rotating)

One of our top clients is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to join our dynamic team dedicated to advancing therapeutic nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on in a pilot plant environment, supporting innovative product development and contributing to meaningful health solutions.

About the Role

As a Pilot Plant Technician, you’ll be an integral part of our manufacturing and R&D operations. You’ll work closely with scientists to prepare, process, and package trial batches, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, weigh, mix, and homogenize batches according to protocols
• Operate pilot plant equipment, including aseptic fillers
• Conduct sample testing and documentation
• Thermally process and package trial products
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and workspace
• Collaborate with R&D teams to support trial accuracy and execution

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Sample preparation (food, biological, or chemical)
• Hygiene training and familiarity with SOPs
• Experience testing and weighing samples
• Handling small-scale processing equipment
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field preferred
• 5+ years in food manufacturing, GMP, or pilot plant environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel overnight for training during the first 6 months

Nice-to-Haves

• Culinary or food technology education
• Experience conducting trials or experiments
• Ability to follow detailed protocols
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and integrity
• Passion for innovation and improving health through nutrition

Work Environment

• 40 hours/week, 4-day schedule (Mon–Thurs)
• Standard hours: 6am–4pm with breaks
• Flexibility required for occasional Fridays/Saturdays (rotating)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.