R&D Lab Technician - Food & Beverage

Power Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Power Brands in Los Angeles is seeking a Lab Technician to support product development and laboratory operations within the R&D team.

You will prepare samples, document results, weigh ingredients, perform pH and other tests, calibrate equipment, and help with batch formulations.

Bachelor's in related field preferred; 1 year lab experience in food/bev is ideal; strong attention to detail and communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• At least 1 year of prior laboratory experience, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Understanding of cGMPs and GLPs.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment such as scales, pH meters, and refractometers.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their practical application in R&D, lab, documentation, or data management workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with ability to learn digital documentation, inventory, and other software systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in R&D projects, including development of new product formulations and preparation.
• Prepare small to medium scale formulation batches of beverage and food products.
• Work with R&D Scientists to batch samples, evaluate products, and document results.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients and raw materials according to formulation instructions.
• Perform routine product testing including pH, Brix, density, and other measurements.
• Maintain accurate records for formulas, specifications, ingredients, batch results, and sensory evaluations.
• Assist with preparing and shipping product samples to clients, vendors, and third parties.
• Monitor laboratory inventory and assist with receiving, organizing, labeling, storing, and restocking ingredients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lab safety practices

AI familiarity

Digital documentation

Education

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

Tools

pH meters

Refractometers

Scales

Job description

Power Brands in Los Angeles is seeking a Lab Technician to support product development and laboratory operations within the R&D team.

You will prepare samples, document results, weigh ingredients, perform pH and other tests, calibrate equipment, and help with batch formulations.

Bachelor's in related field preferred; 1 year lab experience in food/bev is ideal; strong attention to detail and communication required.