Research Technician

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc • Bakersfield, CA

4h • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an entry level Technician position for the Bolthouse Farms Research & Development team based in Bakersfield, CA. This position requires a highly motivated, innovative, and organized candidate with strong communication and technical skills. The Technician will support numerous R&D projects with laboratory, pilot plant, and production scale experiments under the guidance of R&D Scientists. A background in Science or Engineering with experience in food process/product development preferred.

Requirements

• General knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies
• General knowledge of ingredients and food systems
• Organizational and planning skills. Can execute timelines with guidance, that contain primary as well as contingency plans
• Good problem-solving skills. Can determine with guidance the root cause of a problem and execute effectively on solutions.
• Excellent communication skills - oral, written, presentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, builds effective working relationship at all levels
• Highly effective team player; willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas
• Develop awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient, product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
• Knowledge of experimental design
• Computer skills include Excel, Word, Power Point, database and internet tools
• 1-year experience in field preferred

Nice To Haves

• MBA and 4+ years industry experience (preferably CPG), experience in Fresh categories a plus
• Consulting background gets bonus points!
• Direct experience in CPG categories is strongly preferred
• Expert in Excel, PowerPoint, Nielsen, Power BI, SPINS, IRI

Responsibilities

• Support daily pilot plant operations with cleaning, sanitizing, processing, and clean up
• Support pilot plant operations to ensure product and process specifications are met
• Conduct trials in the pilot plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing capability
• Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
• Support projects with laboratory analytical work
• Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
• Support data management, documentation, and specifications
• Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
• Support general laboratory organization and function

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed