Research and Development Technician

Schreiber Foods•Green Bay, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research and Development Technician independently coordinates assigned day-to-day R&D support activities that contribute to accurate shelf-life evaluation, sensory support, laboratory readiness, and timely sample receiving and shipment. The role owns established shelf-life workflows, prepares and tracks sensory samples, maintains pH measurement equipment, completes routine laboratory support, and addresses issues within established procedures, escalating more complex matters as appropriate. The technician works under moderate supervision, uses discretion within defined operational boundaries, and provides clear technical information and status updates to R&D partners. The position is based at the Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and requires regular on-site presence five days per week. Work is performed in laboratory, pilot plant, office, applications kitchen, sensory testing, and food manufacturing support environments. The role involves handling food ingredients, dairy products, product samples, packaging, laboratory equipment, and cleaning or sanitation materials while using required personal protective equipment. Conditions may include refrigerated or temperature-variable areas, allergens, odors, wet surfaces, cleaning chemicals, and operating equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience.
Basic prior experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing environment is typically required.
Foundational knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and food safety principles.
Ability to follow established procedures, document work accurately, and execute tasks with attention to detail.
Basic proficiency with pH meters.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within a team environment.
Foundational computer skills, including use of common software systems.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent handling or movement of materials weighing 10–25 pounds and occasional handling or movement of items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work safely in research, food preparation, pilot plant, and manufacturing support environments and comply with applicable safety, sanitation, allergen, quality, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory management, sensory, and shipping software systems.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned shelf-life workflows by receiving, verifying, logging, labeling, storing, retrieving, and preparing product samples according to established protocols.
Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable shelf-life records and reports.
Compile, review, and finalize sensory data reports; check for completeness and accuracy, investigate minor discrepancies, and distribute results to scientists and designated R&D partners.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory, sensory, and pilot plant environment in compliance with safety and food quality standards.
Assist the Sensory scientist by ordering and preparing samples for taste panels, product cuttings, and trainings.
Clean, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on pH probes.
Ship samples to customers and plant locations.
Communicate observations, data-quality concerns, equipment issues, supply needs, risks, and progress updates to R&D partners.
Explain established practices and procedures and recommend practical solutions for manager or scientist review.
Follow applicable Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, quality, sanitation, allergen, chemical-handling, and employee safety requirements.
Assist scientists with routine laboratory testing as requested.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one.
An 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional company retirement contribution of about 8% of earnings.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
A $10,000 relocation bonus and relocation package for eligible U.S. salaried positions when relocating more than 50 miles.
Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare costs, including monthly contributions for independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Development opportunities relevant to the role, career goals, and company.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
Access to an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners program providing peer-organized support to partners experiencing hardship.