R&D Lab Technician — Food & Beverage Formulations

Power Brands; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Resumo da oferta

Power Brands is seeking a Lab Technician in Los Angeles, CA to support R&D by preparing product samples, maintaining a well-organized laboratory, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout development.

You will work with R&D Scientists on formulations, perform tests (pH, Brix, density), calibrate instruments, and assist with sample shipments and inventory management. A Bachelor’s in Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology is preferred with 1 year of lab experience.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of prior workplace laboratory experience. Food and beverage industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices.
• Understanding of cGMPs and GLPs.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their practical application in R&D, laboratory, documentation, or data management workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and use digital documentation, inventory, and other software systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be dependable, proactive, and willing to assist the R&D team as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in R&D projects, including the development of new product formulations and product preparation.
• Prepare small to medium scale formulation batches of various beverage and food products.
• Batch samples, evaluate products, and document results with R&D Scientists.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients and raw materials according to formulation instructions.
• Perform routine product testing, including pH, Brix, density, and other measurements.
• Perform instrument calibration, verification, and routine equipment checks.
• Maintain accurate records for formulas, specifications, ingredient information, 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 and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory, including flavor shelves, equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Input ingredient and project data into digital systems and maintain organized electronic documentation.
• Assist with general laboratory operations and other R&D-related tasks as needed.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Independent work

Organization

Time management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Ferramentas

pH meters

Refractometers

Scales

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Power Brands is seeking a Lab Technician in Los Angeles, CA to support R&D by preparing product samples, maintaining a well-organized laboratory, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout development.

You will work with R&D Scientists on formulations, perform tests (pH, Brix, density), calibrate instruments, and assist with sample shipments and inventory management. A Bachelor’s in Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology is preferred with 1 year of lab experience.