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Role: Chemist I - Job ID: SAHDC5758554

Work Location: Clark NJ

Description:

Associate Chemist; Hair Care Dev/Styling

Day to day job responsibilities:

• Formulation work: batching, conducting stability studies, filling and labeling of samples, submitting requests for micro, safety, evaluation testing, etc.
• Reporting results, formulation troubleshooting, keeping lab records, following safety guidelines and reviewing SDS, compilation of ingredients for review/reporting,
• Quality control measurements and microscopic analysis.
• May require light lifting such as 5kg buckets or boxes containing usually up to 10kg; and operation of small-scale lab bench manufacturing kettles.

Ideal candidate background:

• B.A or B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant Scientific discipline.
• 0-3 years experience
• Prior cosmetic or pharmaceutical lab experience is preferred but not required
• Ideal candidate will be quick learner, detail oriented with good communication skills and able to thrive in fast-paced team environment

Title : Packaging Engineer

Location : Clark, NJ (Hybrid Role)

Direct Client

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

This role will manage transversal PPD development projects including strategic catalog maintenance updates, plant transfers, and new product launches. The position is designed to provide short-term coverage for maternity leave (7 months) with potential opportunity to manage a full product launch from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer with strong leadership skills, strategic agility, and preferably prior client experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage project timelines, identifying key tasks and milestones to ensure on-time launches in compliance with client's Quality systems
• Present launch and transversal project reviews; escalate risks to operational and divisional leadership
• Guide Marketing in new innovation briefs to ensure design aligns with Agility, Profitability, and client For the Future (L4TF) initiatives
• Engage Operations and cross-functional stakeholders for project ownership
• Lead project review meetings and resolve roadblocks impacting progress
• Analyze launch viability in terms of cost, timeline, and sustainability
• Drive risk assessment with Operations and R&I partners; track mitigation plans and secure backup options
• Partner with Marketing, Operations, and R&I on harmonization, profitability, and sustainability initiatives
• Manage plant transfers and coordinate feasibility costs, COG analysis, and value analysis support
• Research and develop packaging components; coordinate with R&D
• Provide development support to team members, including guidance on feasibility costing and aesthetic choices
• Coordinate meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on action items

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Operations, or related technical discipline required
• Minimum 7 years of experience in package/product development and project management (cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field preferred)
• Technical packaging experience a plus
• Experience developing products for global markets preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to move projects forward
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and able to build strong cross-functional relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Must be onsite as this is an essential function of the position

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior client experience strongly preferred (contractor or ex-employee, subject to HR approval)
• Experience managing product launches end-to-end
• Familiarity with systems and processes (Wildware, QCP, etc.)

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Somerset, NJ

Shift: 8 am-4:30 pm (may change based on customer needs)

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we're looking for

• Education:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in procurement, inventory management, or lab operations required.

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Access), and digital procurement platforms preferred.

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Formal training in problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA, CGMP, and ISO standards.

• Strong understanding of lab operations and material workflows.

• Ability to independently solve complex problems using operational insights.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting,

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Expert-level skills in Excel)

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of contracts and supplier management best practices.

• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

As an Onsite Procurement Specialist/Buyer, you'll be embedded at customer facilities to ensure the seamless coordination of inventory and material operations. This role supports laboratory and production environments by managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics of essential materials, including consumables, chemicals, solvents, and reagents. You'll be the operational backbone of our onsite services, helping our customers maintain efficiency, compliance, and scientific progress. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and streamline workflows related to inventory and material management.

• Support procurement and planning functions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of materials.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, including FDA, CGMP, and ISO9001.

• Collaborate with Avantor's broader service and sourcing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Source, procure, and coordinate delivery of critical lab and production materials.

• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and replenishment cycles using Avantor and customer systems.

• Assist in supplier qualification, contract interpretation, and compliance documentation.

• Support emergency deliveries and installation of materials.

• Maintain standing orders and manage engineering change notifications.

• Provide reporting on material planning, open orders, and performance metrics.

• Resolve non-conformance issues and document supplier corrective actions.

• Facilitate audit support and vendor engagement activities.

• Collect, document, and report operational data and observations.

• Maintain >95% inventory accuracy across managed categories.

• Achieve an on-time delivery rate of >98% for critical materials.

• Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Deliver monthly reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Resolve procurement issues within 48 hours of escalation.

• Maintain positive customer satisfaction scores through responsive service and communication.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. QC Analyst as part of the Quality team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Sr. QC Analyst is an exempt level position with responsibilities for performing QC testing related to the manufacturing of cell therapy products for clinical trials and commercial operations in a controlled GMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the completion of QC testing related to the manufacturing of autologous CAR-T products for clinical trials and commercial operation in a controlled cGMP cleanroom environment.
• Ensure testing is completed in compliance with all applicable procedures, standards and GMP regulations.
• Conduct analytical testing of raw material/utility, in-process, or final product samples submitted to the QC laboratories.
• Perform peer review/approval of laboratory data.
• Utilize electronic systems (LIMS) for execution and documentation of testing.
• Create, review and approve relevant QC documents, SOP’s and WI’s.
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems and cGMP requirements.
• Work in a collaborative team setting with quality counterparts that include Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, and Analytical/Process Development.
• Job duties performed require routine exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience, preferably within a biological and/or pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Experience in a Quality Control setting is preferred.
• Experience with processing samples in biosafety cabinets utilizing aseptic technique is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing of cell-based products is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Tissue Practices is required.
• Knowledge of CAR-T QC test methods and related equipment is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill are required.
• Candidates must be able to accommodate shift schedule. Shifts include routine weekend and evening work as required by the manufacturing process.
• Candidates must be able to accommodate unplanned overtime (including nights and weekends) on little to no prior notice.
• The candidate must be highly organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive attitude under some supervision.
• Comfortable with speaking and interacting with regulatory inspectors.
• This position may require occasional travel to partner sites in NJ or PA as business demands.
• This position may require up to 5% domestic or international travel as business demands.
• Takes responsibility for one's results and deliverables; sets and achieves goals to support organizational priorities.
• Takes initiative; willing to take unpopular positions/actions when necessary; courageous and assertive.
• Works effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change; maintains a positive outlook in difficult situations; a change agent.
• Identifies and focuses on activities of highest value and impact; makes informed decisions quickly.
• Results oriented; defines goals, metrics and actionable plans and manages work to deliver desired outcomes; has a sense of urgency.
• Considers resources, alternatives, constraints and desired outcomes to make effective decisions.
• Employs good project management principles to appropriately align time, resources, and budgets.
• Appreciates diverse perspectives and is actively inclusive of others' input and ideas; treats others with respect.
• Articulates ideas clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Leverages personal credibility and interpersonal skills to help others make better decisions and positively impact outcomes; able to develop/maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Employs a global mindset in decision-making and errs on the side of over-communicating to create organizational transparency, trust and alignment.
• Takes initiative, actively shares knowledge, builds skills, promotes new ideas and embraces change.
• Generates new solutions to problems by challenging the status quo and conventional thinking. 
  
  

The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Pay Range (Base Pay): : $93,463 USD - $122,670 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

*Duration: 7 months contract

Job Description:

• The Quality Analyst is responsible for the oversight and execution of Quality Management Systems and compliance at the Distribution Center. The Quality Analyst serves as a single point of contact to the Sr. Manager, Janssen Commercial Quality and Supply Chain partners on compliance related matters and is the liaison with multiple Quality and Compliance organizations to drive timely resolution of quality and compliance related issues. The Quality Analyst identifies business issues, identifies opportunities to continuously improve quality and compliance and leads improvement opportunities and problem solutions. The Quality Analyst implements and executes quality and compliance programs to ensure effective and consistent processes with established standards.

Responsibilities:

• Quality and compliance product receiving process, including, but not limited to receiving inspection activities such as review of temperature monitoring devices and systematic transactions in Warehouse Management System and/or SAP
• Monitoring and following Quarantine/Hold/Stop-Ship/Recall processes and notices
• Product refusals process activities, including, but not limited to inspection and disposition
• Serve as single point of contact to internal and external partners on Distribution Quality related matters and liaise with multiple Quality organizations to drive timely resolution of Quality related issues
• Responsible for adherence to the Deviation, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA), and Change Controls processes and Quality Management Systems
• Responsible for adherence to the Records Management and Retention processes
• Responsible for adhering to the Training process
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Plans, support, and coordinates quality and compliance programs designed to ensure effective and consistent processes with established standards by performing the duties personally
• Provide quality and compliance oversight for execution of Protocols
• Notify/escalate critical quality issues to management in a timely manner
• Provide data/information/metrics to management for Quality System Management Reviews
• Develop and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI) and other documents, as needed
• Drives innovation within functional areas while ensuring functional initiatives are delivered in a compliant and safe manner
• Identifies opportunities to continuously improve quality, cost and time factors, consistent with both Janssen Commercial Quality and DELIVER Supply Chain business objectives
• Identify business issues, communicates to management, prioritizes for action, and leads improvement opportunities and problem solutions in collaboration with other Supply Chain partners.
• Perform gap assessments in local procedures to client Global Standards, Business processes, and External Standards
• Support of New Product Launch activities at the Distribution Center, including, but not limited to Master Data (sIDMa) set-up
• Ensures compliance and remaining current with local, state, federal, and international regulations and standards
• Evaluate the overall compliance risk and recommending corrective actions and tracking progress
• Responsible for making quality decisions based upon assessments of compliance risks balanced with the overall business needs
• Compliance oversight for the end-to-end clinical supply chain processes, including, but not limited to re-stickering and other labeling activities
• Compliance oversight for the end-to-end Re-Pack-Re-Label processes, including, but not limited to Batch Record/Protocol activities
• Monitor and review temperature data for the Distribution Center and ancillary areas
• Supports 24/7 operations of the Distribution Center
• Operate in a team-based environment with minimum supervision
• Provide training to new hires (FTEs) and/or Contractors
• Interface collaboratively with other business partners and stakeholders

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a highly regulated industry is required.
• Quality and Compliance experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Consumer products industry and experience in distribution is preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills are required.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and SAP is preferred.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems such as COMET is preferred.
• Proficiency in organizational and project management skills is preferred.
• Experience with Temperature Control is preferred.
• This position may require up to a 10% of domestic travel.
• Location can be Shepherdsville, KY or Somerset, NJ

Skills:

• Quality Management system

Education:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Life Science, and Technical scientific or related discipline is preferred. In absence of a bachelor’s degree, special consideration would be considered for individuals who have related and background experience.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Azhar

Email:

Internal Id: 26-04181

Duration: 8 months contract

Job Description:

• In this role, you will ensure product continuity of supply for all materials that fall under your assigned portfolio of products. This portfolio can include the following types of materials: finished goods, work in process (WIP), raw materials, and packaging components.
• You will collaborate and partner with the manufacturing sites to ensure supply plans can be successful fulfilled by monitoring capacity, component availability and actively mitigating and resolving any product supply and/or customer service challenges.
• Manage inventory levels and the deployment of finished goods according to customer demands and company objectives.
• The planner is responsible for advising management and appropriate internal teams of the current and future status of product supply for existing products as well as for future launches. In addition, the planner is expected to escalate any issues that will impact the organization’s ability to meet customer needs and/or fulfill targeted supply plans.

Responsibilities:

• Operate as Lead Planner for key strategic sites leading all supply planning related discussions.
• Scheduling / Plant Production –Develop capacity-feasible supply plans and provide to the manufacturing sites on a prescribed schedule. Collaborate with assigned sites to develop short-term production schedules by taking into consideration site constraints, customer service and inventory targets. Execute planning scenarios in support of meeting customer service and/or inventory targets with a focus on minimizing E&O inventory, as appropriate.
• Capacity - Handle long term planning for strategic suppliers and participate in supplier capacity reviews.
• Inventory & Service - Deploy inventory planning strategies to maintain and improve service levels and optimize inventory investment. Actively participate in annual Entitlement activities to set inventory goals. Actively resolve SLOB disposition.
• New Products & Product Changes - Actively participate in cross-functional team to ensure planning milestones are completed on time and to achieve an appropriate balance between base business and project requirements to ensure customer service and inventory targets are met. Ensure that supply plans are developed (and communicated to the appropriate site) which are achievable, aligned to the project timeline and deliverables and support meeting launch inventory targets, and are inclusive of any promotional activities. Support Master Data setup in SAP/APO.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional business experience is required, preferably in one or more of the following areas: Production Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Distribution, Manufacturing, and/or Transportation.
• Microsoft Office – Intermediate to advance skill level is required. Proficiency to utilize Excel charts, pivot tables, VLOOKUP features without coaching/guidance.
• Handle multiple priorities and work independently while demonstrating initiative and strong analytical savvy.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, decision making, and communication skills.
• Preferred:
• Experience in inventory management, SAP APO, or SAP ECC

Skills:

• Production Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Distribution, Manufacturing, and/or Transportation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality Management, Science or a related field demonstrating foundational technical knowledge.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Azhar

Email:

Internal Id: 26-05443

DESCRIPTION

This role will serve as a critical business representative embedded within the SAP transformation program. Coming from a background in merchandising, category management, or buying, this individual brings deep business knowledge to ensure system designs, processes, and deliverables align with operational realities.

In this hybrid business–technology role, you will support project deliverables, represent the voice of the business, coordinate validations and follow‑ups, manage super users, and oversee key testing activities. The role includes people‑management responsibilities and direct oversight of analysts or super users assigned to the program.

Core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Deliverables & Documentation Support

• Contribute to the development, review, and refinement of SAP-related project deliverables including:
• Process Design Documents
• Functional Specifications
• System Testing preparation, execution, and defect management
• Training execution support
• Ensure business workflows and category management processes are accurately represented in design documents.
• Partner with IT, functional consultants, and system integrators to clarify business requirements.

Business Liaison & Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the primary bridge between the business (Category Management / Supply Chain) and the SAP Program Team.
• Coordinate feedback, follow‑ups, validations, and business sign‑offs for:
• Requirements
• Process designs
• Test results
• Ensure business impacts, downstream processes, and operational considerations are fully understood before approval.

Super User Leadership & Readiness

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of business super users
• Oversee preparation of super users for project activities, including:
• Process walkthroughs / Design awareness
• Testing Preparation, Test Script Writing, and Test Execution
• Training Preparation
• Hands-on practice in sandbox or test systems
• Serve as escalation point for functional questions raised by super users.

Testing Preparation & Execution

• Lead and support major test cycles, including system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee and/or directly participate in:
• Writing test cases and scenarios
• Running test scripts
• Logging defects
• Retesting and confirming resolutions
• Track issues to closure and communicate impacts back to business teams.

Change Management & Business Adoption

• Support business readiness activities including communications, training sessions, and cutover preparation.
• Help translate complex SAP concepts into clear, understandable messaging for business stakeholders.
• Champion adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.

Team Management & Leadership

• Directly manage functional SAP leads on SAP Project team
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and monitor workload.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Foster a collaborative, problem‑solving culture aligned with program goals.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Merchandising, Category Management, Buying, or related business functions.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail processes such as item/vendor setup, pricing, procurement, inventory, or promotions.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into structured requirements.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced transformation environment.
• Prior experience supporting UAT, SIT, or testing cycles.
• Exposure to SAP or other enterprise systems.
• Strong aptitude for process improvement and structured problem solving.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand in front of a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to adhere to the company’s four day in office requirement

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $100,000 to $170,000 annually. Placement in the salary depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing complex projects, with focus on automating data processes and driving efficiency within the organization. This role requires a close collaboration with application developers, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists to ensure seamless data integration and automation across various platforms. The Data Integration & AI Engineer is responsible for identifying opportunities to automate repetitive data processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve overall data accessibility.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development life cycle (requirements definition, project approval, design, development, and implementation) and maintenance of the systems.
• Implement and enforce data quality and governance standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency.
• Provide input for project plans and timelines to align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to the management team.
• Follow the standards and procedures according to Architecture Review Board best practices, revising standards and procedures as requirements change and technological advancements are incorporated into the >tech_ structure.
• Communicates and promotes the code of ethics and business conduct.
• Ensures completion of required company compliance training programs.
• Is trained – either through formal education or through experience – in software / hardware technologies and development methodologies.
• Stays current through personal development and professional and industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure scalability, efficiency, and reliability across data operations.
• Develop and implement robust data integration solutions to streamline data flow between diverse systems and databases.
• Continuously optimize data workflows and automation processes to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and develop end-to-end data solutions utilizing modern technologies, including scripting languages, databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure data solutions and data sources meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users of data automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, specifications, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data automation technologies, such as Python, SQL, ETL/ELT tools, Kafka, APIs, cloud data pipelines, etc.
• Experience in GCP BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud storage.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Cloud Composer or Airflow
• Proficiency in iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) platforms, such as Boomi, SAP BTP, etc.
• Develop and manage data integrations for AI agents, connecting them to internal and external APIs, databases, and knowledge sources to expand their capabilities.
• Build and maintain scalable Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, including the curation and indexing of knowledge bases in vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Vertex AI Vector Search).
• Leverage cloud-based AI/ML platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, Azure ML) to build, train, and deploy machine learning models on a scale.
• Establish and enforce data quality and governance standards for AI/ML datasets, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used for model training and validation.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand data requirements and deliver optimized data solutions that support the entire machine learning lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with IBM DataStage and Alteryx is a plus.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Ability to design and maintain efficient, scalable, and well-structured database schemas to support both analytical and transactional workloads,
• Familiarity with BI visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., JIRA, Clarizen, etc.)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data management, data quality, and data governance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly.
• The ability to handle stressful situations.
• Highly developed business acuity and acumen.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position requires in-person office presence at least 4x a week.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,868 - $150,644. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements