Research and Development Technician

Schreiber Foods•Green Bay, WI

1d•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, provides technical information, and gives status updates to R&D partners. The position is based at the Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is performed on site in laboratory, pilot plant, office, applications kitchen, sensory testing, and food manufacturing support environments. Regular on-site presence five days per week is required.

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 to work within a team environment.
Foundational computer skills, including use of common software systems.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental 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; verify 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 needed.

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.
$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.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Role- and career-relevant development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
Access to an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners support program.