Food Science Technician

CPS Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Food Science Technician to join our Research & Development team in Los Angeles. The role involves collecting data to measure product shelf life, preparing bench samples, and assisting in product development as needed.

You will use benchtop analytical equipment to record data, assist in small-scale formulation batches, and support pilot trials with cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail and safe allergen handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science is required.
• Working knowledge of benchtop analytical and physical testing equipment and methods.
• Good laboratory practices: cleanliness, organized data documentation, attention to detail, and ability to follow SOPs.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt through ambiguity.
• Driven with a results-oriented mindset and ability to influence decisions across stakeholders.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a CPG environment preferred.
• Must be able to safely handle known allergens during sensory evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Support development of powder products by collecting data from finished goods and bench studies.
• Record and enter analytical data using lab equipment (pH meter, viscometer, density meter).
• Prepare small-scale batches of experimental formulations.
• Support raw material preparation for pilot trials and cross-functional cuttings.
• Participate in R&D sensory evaluations and company-wide sensory testing.
• Calibrate and schedule servicing of lab equipment and manage supplies inventory.
• Comply with laboratory safety, hygiene, and SOPs.

Skills

Benchtop testing equipment

Data documentation

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Adaptability

Allergen knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

pH meters

Viscometers

Moisture analyzers

Job description

Food Science Technician

The Food Science Technician, Research & Development, will work with the Senior Manager, Research & Development to collect data that will measure product shelf life, prepare bench samples, and assist in the product development process as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Support development of powder products by collecting data from finished goods and bench studies.
• Accurately record and enter analytical data using pH meter, viscometer, density meter, and other lab equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of small-scale batches of experimental formulations.
• Support raw material preparation for pilot trials and preparation for cross-functional product cuttings.
• Participate in R&D sensory evaluations and conduct office-wide sensory evaluations of powder products.
• Calibrate and schedule servicing of lab equipment and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Comply with general laboratory safety and hygiene requirements.
• Take on additional tasks as needed to support company business objectives.
• Set individual goals for improving and expanding on everyday job functions, as well as on the greater social and environmental aspects of your work.
• We expect that you remain accountable to these goals and report your progress in performance reviews.
• Adhere to their environmental policies, including their environmental purchasing and recycling policies.
• Be an active member in enhancing their social and environmental impact.
• Help us continue to evolve our commitment to the planet and the people we serve.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science is required.
• Working knowledge of benchtop analytical and physical testing equipment and methods, including scales, pH meters, viscometers, and moisture analyzers.
• Good laboratory practices: cleanliness, organized data documentation, attention to detail, and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a nature to proactively seek our answers when questions arise.
• Ability to work collaboratively, experience working through ambiguity.
• A drive for results and a can-do mentality is critical.
• Ability to drive and influence complex decision-making with various stakeholder groups and build consensus.
• 2+ years of relevant experience working in CPG environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and commitment.
• Self-directed with a demonstrated sense of accountability.
• Ability to adapt the changing needs of a dynamic growth-oriented business.
• This position requires ongoing sensory (tasting, smelling, touching, seeing) evaluation of many different types of foods and food ingredients with known allergens or sensitizers including but not limited to dairy, wheat, coconut, sesame, tree nuts, peanuts, sulfites, gluten, chocolate, fruit, natural sweeteners, colors.
• Candidate must be able to safely consume these known allergens and sensitizers.

Salary

$25.00 - $35.00 / hour

Benefits Available