R&D Pilot Plant litter Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Pilot Plant / Litter Lab Technician (Contract) Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite) - Local candidates only Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Duration: Contract through August 28, 2026 Pay Rate: $25/hr Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on R&D Pilot Plant / Litter Lab Technician to support pilot-scale production and laboratory operations. Candidates with prior pilot plant or manufacturing experience will be strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture pilot-scale batches according to batch instructions and standard operating procedures
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all production activities.
• Weigh ingredients precisely, support equipment setup, perform changeovers,and run test batches for various product sizes and packaging formats.
• The technician will work across all areas of production, including weighing, blending, filling, packaging, and cleaning.
• Additional duties include cleaning equipment and production areas to required specifications, assisting in lab operations, and operating lab equipment either independently or as part of a team.
• Adherence to all safety standards and PPE requirements is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• A proactive, reliable, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Word is expected,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in pilot plant operations, manufacturing, or production environments
• Familiarity with SOPs and batch records preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Standing and walking on hard surfaces.
• Exposure to dust and PPE requirements are mandatory at all times.

Additional Details Onsite interviews will be required. This position is best suited for candidates with hands-on production or pilot plant experience. Key Skills Agitators, Bag dumping, Batch manufacturing, Batch records, Batching, Blending, Calibration checks, Changeover, Chemical handling, CIP/COP, Compounding, Dispensing, Dust control, Equipment cleaning, Filling, 5S methodology, GMP, cGMP, Good Documentation Practices, GDP, High-shear mixers, Ingredient dispensing, Labeling, Line clearance, Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), Lot traceability, Material traceability, Mixing, Mixers, Overhead mixers, Packaging, Pilot plant, Pilot plant operations, Powder handling, Prop mixers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Scale-up, Scales (bench scale, floor scale), Scooping, Sanitation, Tanks, Vessels, Weighing, Weigh & dispense System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M3- #LI- Ref: #558-Scientific