Lab Technician - Cal Color

Gallo•Fresno, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the product development team by providing general routine assistance and analysis in the lab. Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by evaluating new products and experimental blends through laboratory analysis, experimentation, and food and beverage prototype development. Conducts routine chemical, physical, and instrumental testing; operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment; manages samples and timely reporting; and documents activities in LIMS as needed. This role also prepares laboratory solutions, handles chemical waste in accordance with guidelines, maintains a clean and safe work environment, supports sampling and special projects, and ensures compliance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree with a minimum of 20 units of completed college level chemistry, biology, microbiology, food science, engineering or related courses; OR High School Diploma or State issued equivalency certificate, plus 2 years of chemistry, microbiology, food science or related laboratory experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
Required to lift and carry cases of product that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
Required to conduct work at extreme heights.
Required to comply with company GMP Policies.
Required to be at least 18 years of age.
Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required to be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Viticulture/Enology, or Microbiology; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus 4 years of chemistry, microbiology, food science or related laboratory experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Provides general routine assistance and analysis in the lab.
Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by evaluating new products and experimental blends through laboratory analysis, experimentation, and food and beverage prototype development.
Conducts routine chemical, physical, and instrumental testing.
Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment.
Manages samples and timely reporting.
Documents activities in LIMS as needed.
Prepares laboratory solutions.
Handles chemical waste in accordance with guidelines.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Supports sampling and special projects.
Ensures compliance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.