R&D Tech II

San Francisco Bay Coffee•Lincoln, CA

3d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1979, San Francisco Bay Coffee is a third-generation, family-owned company dedicated to producing exceptional coffee with a strong focus on sustainability and quality. Roasting over 30 million pounds annually, San Francisco Bay Coffee believes that everyone involved in the coffee journey, from farmers to coffee drinkers, should benefit from the process. With a global network of more than 32,000 farmers, San Francisco Bay Coffee sources specialty-grade Arabica beans from around the world to offer a wide variety of products, including its signature OneCup pods and multiple bag sizes across various roast levels. Its products are available at leading retail locations, including club stores, regional and national grocery chains, and online. Since its inception, the company has prioritized eco-friendly farming and responsible sourcing, investing directly in the communities it partners with to preserve tradition, uplift livelihoods, and maintain its reputation for quality and expertise in the coffee industry. The job of a Research & Development Technician II is to assist with functions required to bring new products or materials to Commercialization as well as participate in process improvement endeavors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Manufacturing environment experience
Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations
Good interpretive and/or reactive skills
Laboratory Experience

Responsibilities

Comply with Federal, State, Governmental and or any other appropriate regulatory laws or guidelines
Assist with Food Safety issues, scientific and technical developments, and industry codes of practice
Ensure standards are met in the areas of Food Safety and Product Quality and especially during the execution of research and product development work.
Report Food Safety violations and defective quality
Work toward continual improvement of work processes, testing methodology and process control
Develop new testing methods as needed to support new products.
Train applicable personnel
Assist with production line trials
Perform the analytical and sensory tests required for developing new products and materials
Data input, analysis, and writing of reports
Involvement with the five phases of product development
Customer sample preparation in support of sales team
Comply with all company policies and procedures, demonstrating a strong commitment to Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in support of product integrity, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.