Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Quality Control

• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests and analysis on products and raw materials
• Make judgments on quality and report results
• Assist with special projects in accordance with GMP and safe food/safe feed policies
• Perform chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and final products
• Support product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives through accurate testing, documentation, and equipment maintenance
• Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean lab environment and perform necessary calibrations on lab equipment
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and laboratory assessments
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, method validations, and method transfers
• Analyze samples to determine chemical and physical characteristics and evaluate conformity
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, media, samples, and standards
• Confirm incoming samples are properly labeled and correct tests have been requested
• Record test data and perform required calculations
• Maintain written records, databases, and hardcopy files in compliance with ALCOA+ data integrity principles
• Review test results and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure proper archival and retention of laboratory records
• Maintain confidentiality of methods, analyses, and results
• Investigate out-of-specification, out-of-trend, and atypical results
• Calibrate, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Assist in ordering lab supplies
• Organize documents, samples, and pertinent records
• Collaborate with other departments to accomplish tasks and goals
• Suggest and implement process improvement, cost-down, and best-practice ideas
• Complete 5S activities and support laboratory investigations and special projects

Quality Control Lab Technician

General

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, quality, and other stakeholders to develop construction and execution plans for facility, infrastructure, and capital projects.
• Oversee daily construction activities for assigned projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution by contractors, vendors, and internal resources.
• Manage project execution by monitoring schedules, work progress, resource requirements, and contractor performance.
• Ensure construction activities comply with company policies, site procedures, OSHA regulations, permit requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve field issues, mitigate risks, and minimize operational disruptions.
• Develop bid and quote packages, conduct contractor walkdowns, participate in contractor selection, and facilitate scope reviews.
• Lead construction coordination meetings, contractor safety meetings, and daily work planning discussions.
• Monitor and inspect work in progress for compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and approved specifications.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, daily reports, punch lists, action item logs, and project documentation.
• Track and communicate project status, risks, delays, resource constraints, budget impacts, and scope changes.
• Support project commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction execution, contractor performance, project delivery, and safety outcomes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Construction Superintendent

Technician

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues
• Independently and safely perform repairs and routine maintenance on production equipment
• Follow maintenance procedures, GMPs, and safety requirements
• Complete assigned work orders and preventive maintenance by target date
• Assist operators with operational duties or manual labor as needed
• Determine and request parts needed for maintenance work
• Clean and maintain plant areas
• Complete daily maintenance checklists
• Perform handyman jobs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and assembly
• Maintain documentation of work orders and maintenance activities
• Assist with maintenance inventory of supplies and parts
• Learn new processes and maintenance activities for new equipment
• Assist with installation and setup of new equipment
• Collaborate with operators to ensure safety and quality during maintenance activities
• Participate in equipment modifications and upgrades
• Attend daily shift change meetings and provide updates in MS Teams
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of tools, shop, and inventory areas
• Assist contractors as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Maintenance Technician

Office Coordinator

• Manage daily administrative operations of the Raleigh office
• Schedule and coordinate external vendors and suppliers
• Report general maintenance needs and manage completion
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Manage purchase orders and forward them to accounting for processing
• Distribute mail and process FedEx and UPS shipments
• Assist with conference calls, meeting planning, and meeting room reservations
• Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for guests and managers
• Screen and admit visitors according to the Visitor Control Policy
• Order meals for business meetings and office functions
• Schedule and facilitate monthly meetings
• Manage business-office building improvement projects with appropriate departments
• Coordinate office-procedure training for employees
• Create, post, and manage digital message-board content
• Audit inventory and order supplies for the Specialty & Personal Care division
• Coordinate and ship SPC samples to North American and Canadian customers
• Organize and maintain samples
• Perform other assigned job-related duties