Coffee Product Development Lab Technician - Sensory & QA

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Coffee Product Development team in Orrville, OH. This hands-on role focuses on test brewing, sample prep, sensory evaluations, and maintaining materials and data records.

You will manage inventory in CISPRO, assist with formulation work, and ensure GMP and safety procedures are followed while contributing to continuous improvement across the lab.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience.
• Strong data keeping skills (data entry and reports).
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with good lab practices and Serve Safe.

Responsibilities

• Brew coffee samples and support quality assessments through product testing, flavor evaluation, and sensory review panels (cupping).
• Perform general lab maintenance, data recording, labeling, and sample tracking.
• Order and maintain inventory of ingredients for the team; manage purchase orders.
• Manage material traceability and CISPRO inventory system.
• Support Product Development in formulation initiatives by preparing experimental formulations.
• Follow good laboratory practices, safety, GMP and quality procedures.
• Support benchtop runs and ensure proper testing methods in the lab/Pilot Research Lab.
• Document and report data from cuppings and studies; note unexpected results.
• Identify improvements to methods and efficiency opportunities.
• Assist with customer visits and event logistics as needed.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives and Quality programs.

Skills

5+ years laboratory experience

Task oriented

Detail oriented

Organized

Strong data keeping

Independent and team

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Coffee Product Development team in Orrville, OH. This hands-on role focuses on test brewing, sample prep, sensory evaluations, and maintaining materials and data records.

You will manage inventory in CISPRO, assist with formulation work, and ensure GMP and safety procedures are followed while contributing to continuous improvement across the lab.