Fruit R&D Lab Technician: Sampling & Quality Testing

POM Wonderful; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental plans

401k with match

Job summary

POM Wonderful, a leading producer of pomegranates and related products, seeks a lab/quality-oriented team member in California to support R&D trials and analytical testing.

You will perform sampling, labeling, and maturity assessments, operate lab instruments, collect data, and adhere to SOPs in a dynamic environment including packinghouse settings. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Laboratory or research experience preferred.
• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Plant Science, Food Science, Agriculture or related field preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication, organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform fruit sampling, grading, and maturity and quality assessments according to procedures.
• Prepare, label, organize, and evaluate fruit samples for R&D trials.
• Perform analytical testing using lab equipment (refractometers, pH meters, balances, texture analyzers).
• Accurately collect, record, and enter experimental data and communicate results to R&D staff.
• Follow SOPs to ensure accurate testing and data collection.
• Assist with setup and execution of R&D trials and sensory evaluations.
• Maintain lab equipment, supplies, samples, and work areas in clean condition.
• Apply basic safety knowledge and follow safety procedures in packinghouse environments.
• Perform other duties to support R&D activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Biology/ Chemistry related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

POM Wonderful, a leading producer of pomegranates and related products, seeks a lab/quality-oriented team member in California to support R&D trials and analytical testing.

You will perform sampling, labeling, and maturity assessments, operate lab instruments, collect data, and adhere to SOPs in a dynamic environment including packinghouse settings. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork.