Senior Lab Technician, Research & Development
About The Position
Your Opportunity as the Senior Lab Technician, Product Development Team in Coffee Research & Development Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: 50% onsite or more depending on business need In this role you will: Brewing coffee samples and submitting for product analysis and cupping Performing general lab maintenance, utilizing brewing appliances, recording data, labeling, and tracking samples Order and maintain inventory of all ingredients (green coffee, flavors, etc.) for the team; manage POs as necessary Support Product Development Team in all product development initiatives by preparing experimental formulations at direction of project technical leads Follow proper procedures for good laboratory practices (ensuring security, safety, GMP and quality) Lead Benchtop lab runs and assures proper testing methods are taking place in the lab and/or Pilot Research Lab (PRL) Perform standard operating procedures and test methods relevant to the job Document, summarize, and report data from all product cuppings and studies; make special note of unexpected results or observations Identify ways to improve methods and new ways to accomplish tasks Assist with customer visit/event logistics as needed Be an area owner, HSE Key Element, or Quality representative Represent Product Development on the Coffee PRL calls and coordinate Product Development needs with the PRL team; submit test requests, coordinate pre-test reviews, monitor progress of test, and lead inventory management of materials from test The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in a laboratory environment
- Familiarity of GLP/GMP conditions
- High School Diploma (Associate's degree preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and capacity to learn data entry for multiple systems & scenarios
- Demonstrated capability in analyzing data/situations & problem solving
- Basic understanding of MS Office and familiarity with navigating Excel spreadsheets
- Able to work independently and on a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a laboratory within the CPG industry
Responsibilities
- Brewing coffee samples and submitting for product analysis and cupping
- Performing general lab maintenance, utilizing brewing appliances, recording data, labeling, and tracking samples
- Order and maintain inventory of all ingredients (green coffee, flavors, etc.) for the team; manage POs as necessary
- Support Product Development Team in all product development initiatives by preparing experimental formulations at direction of project technical leads
- Follow proper procedures for good laboratory practices (ensuring security, safety, GMP and quality)
- Lead Benchtop lab runs and assures proper testing methods are taking place in the lab and/or Pilot Research Lab (PRL)
- Perform standard operating procedures and test methods relevant to the job
- Document, summarize, and report data from all product cuppings and studies; make special note of unexpected results or observations
- Identify ways to improve methods and new ways to accomplish tasks
- Assist with customer visit/event logistics as needed
- Be an area owner, HSE Key Element, or Quality representative
- Represent Product Development on the Coffee PRL calls and coordinate Product Development needs with the PRL team; submit test requests, coordinate pre-test reviews, monitor progress of test, and lead inventory management of materials from test
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
