R&D Technician I/II
Posted on 3/30/2023
INACTIVE
Impossible Foods

501-1,000 employees

Plant-based Meat
Company Overview
Impossible Foods' mission is to make our global food system truly sustainable. The company is developing plant-based alternatives to meat.
Food & Agriculture
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$2B

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-24%
Locations
San Carlos, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • A safety-first mentality and proactively keep an eye out for safety issues
  • Self-motivation with strong oral and written communication skills with good organization skills
  • Ability to continuously establish and maintain excellent record keeping, inventory, and accountability
  • Ability to work with a diverse, dynamic team reliably
  • Efficient multitasker skills
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 50lbs (infrequent with assistance if needed)
  • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Responsibilities
  • Be an active and reliable member of Impossible Foods' Process Development & Piloting Team operating oil seed processing technologies and equipment
  • Help maintain general housekeeping in all areas of the pilot plant
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), production batch records
  • Participate in solving problems surrounding pilot processing, quality and equipment failures
  • Work in a food certified Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility requiring Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Complete Clean-in-Place, Clean-out-of-Place and Sanitation of equipment and processing parts
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized and safe workplace
  • Help with deliveries and the warehouse
  • Maintain Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and GMP standards within the facility
  • Assist in inventory management for Raw Materials and Finished Products
Desired Qualifications
  • 1-2 years of experience in pilot plant or manufacturing operations
  • Experience working with solvents
  • Familiarity or understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Familiarity & understanding of CIP, COP, SIP and SAN Operations
  • Forklift certification
  • Basic knowledge of Google Sheets