Process Support Specialist

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Responsible for research and plant support to improve yield and reduce costs in manufacturing. Ensures compliance with safety and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeEddyville • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purification processes and manufacturing efficiency, with a strong focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the ability to apply scientific knowledge to practical applications in a plant environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Amino Acid Production ProcessesGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Laboratory Experiment DesignManufacturing ExperienceTechnical Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Bio-Processing KnowledgeManufacturing Process ImprovementQuality Systems MaintenanceAnalytical Equipment ProficiencyElectronic Data Processing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Industry Keywords

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Plant SupportYield ImprovementProductivity EnhancementCost Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for research and plant support in the purification process.
Directly responsible for assisting plant processes to improve yield, productivity and reduce costs in manufacturing.
Maintaining quality systems, ensuring safety of team members and protection of environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year degree in Engineering/Science related field preferred
Two-year degree in bio-processing or related field required
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of scientific and technical proficiency
Knowledge of Amino Acid production processes
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ability to transfer technical knowledge to practical applications
Ability to design laboratory experiments for commercial plant scale up
Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing
Working knowledge of laboratory and analytical equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support