Lab Operations Specialist

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

3d • $100,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You will play a key role supporting Kinder’s by managing the lab’s various tasks and performing tasks that support cross-functional teams. This is a critical position and will be relied upon by many of Kinder’s teammates throughout the organization. We are looking for a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist who will oversee all laboratory operations and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of our Product Development team. This position supports Product Development Operations.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in operating a lab; experience in the food industry and/or CPG strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related discipline preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, be proactive, multitask, and work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must live within a comfortably commutable distance of Walnut Creek, CA to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Maintain lab consumables inventory, order tracking, and vendor relationships
• Administer service contracts, calibration records, and preventive maintenance schedules
• Oversee lab organization, lab cleanliness, onboarding of new staff, and required training
• Assist maintaining and organizing raw material inventory
• Maintain shelf-life schedule evaluations
• Coordinate with the team to prepare and distribute sales and finished product samples
• Assist team with performing, reporting and analyzing analytical measurements
• Develop and maintain lab Standard Operating Procedures
• Research lab equipment for future applications
• Collaborate with external partners regarding lab processing equipment
• Develop operational strategies to support future growth
• Support operations such as presentation setup, facility coordination, and events
• Act as back up for other teammates and perform other departmental duties as assigned to support overall success

Benefits

• We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
• Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees