Bev Product Development Lab Technician (Part-Time, NYC)

The Vita Coco Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vita Coco Company in New York is seeking a Lab Coordinator for Product Development on a 6-month, part-time assignment (about 20 hours/week, three days in the NYC lab).

You will prepare bench-top prototypes, run routine tests (pH, Brix, acidity, color), support sensory evaluations, manage shelf-life studies, coordinate samples, and help ensure GMP-compliant lab operations and documentation under the Director of Product Development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s or near-completion in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or related field.
• Up to 2 years of lab-related experience or coursework acceptable.
• Familiarity with basic lab techniques and measurement accuracy.
• Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets for data tracking.
• Available to work on-site in NYC 3 days per week for the full 6-month assignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench-top samples and prototypes, accurately weigh, measure and record formulas and findings.
• Run routine tests (pH, Brix, acidity, color) and log results.
• Set up and support sensory tastings and internal cuttings, organize feedback for the team.
• Support trials and commercialization activities by preparing ingredients via PO placement and ordering and coordinating documentation.
• Pull, test and track shelf-life and stability samples on schedule including sensory evaluation and analytical testing.
• Coordinate internal and external sample requests. Confirm labels, specifications and supporting documentation are complete before shipment.
• Support quality checks on incoming ingredients, finished goods, and market samples.
• Maintain lab records, specs and test logs. Flag out-of-spec results to the Product Development and Quality teams.
• Follow lab SOPs, GMP and food-safety practices.
• Maintain lab, inventory, documentation and shipment management.
• Support equipment upkeep and calibration, assist with maintaining and updating SOPs.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data tracking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

The Vita Coco Company in New York is seeking a Lab Coordinator for Product Development on a 6-month, part-time assignment (about 20 hours/week, three days in the NYC lab).

You will prepare bench-top prototypes, run routine tests (pH, Brix, acidity, color), support sensory evaluations, manage shelf-life studies, coordinate samples, and help ensure GMP-compliant lab operations and documentation under the Director of Product Development.