R&D Technician: Shelf-Life & Sensory Lab Specialist

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP from day one

Relocation bonus

Relocation package

Childcare assistance

Wellness incentive

LSA – Lifestyle Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits (从

Onsite nurse

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is seeking an R&D Technician to independently coordinate day-to-day support activities for shelf-life evaluation, sensory support, and lab readiness.

The role follows established procedures, provides clear updates to R&D partners, and works under moderate supervision in a on-site lab and pilot plant environment. The candidate will maintain records, prepare samples, calibrate pH probes, and assist sensory scientists with panels and trainings, while adhering to GLP and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires basic prior experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing environment.
• Foundational knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and food safety principles.
• Ability to follow established procedures, document work accurately, and execute tasks with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with pH meters.
• Foundational experience with laboratory management, sensory and shipping software systems is desired.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a team environment.
• Foundational computer skills, including use of common software systems.

Responsibilities

• Executes the assigned shelf-life workflow by receiving, verifying, logging, labeling, storing, retrieving, and preparing product samples in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable shelf-life records and reports. Compile, review, and finalize sensory data reports.
• Verify information for completeness and accuracy, investigate minor discrepancies, and distribute results to scientists and other designated R&D partners.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory, sensory, and pilot plant environment in compliance with safety and food quality standards.
• Assist Sensory scientist by ordering and preparing samples for taste panels, product cuttings, and various trainings.
• Clean, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on pH probes.
• Ship samples to customers and plant locations.
• Communicate observations, data-quality concerns, equipment issues, supply needs, risks, and progress updates to R&D partners;
• explain established practices and procedures and recommend practical solutions for manager or scientist review.
• Follow all applicable Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, quality, sanitation, allergen, chemical-handling, and employee safety requirements.
• May be asked to assist scientists with routine laboratory testing.

Skills

Lab basics

Sensory support

Communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s degree in Food Science/Dairy Science/Chemistry/Biology or related

Tools

pH meters

Lab management software

Shipping software systems

Job description

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is seeking an R&D Technician to independently coordinate day-to-day support activities for shelf-life evaluation, sensory support, and lab readiness.

The role follows established procedures, provides clear updates to R&D partners, and works under moderate supervision in a on-site lab and pilot plant environment. The candidate will maintain records, prepare samples, calibrate pH probes, and assist sensory scientists with panels and trainings, while adhering to GLP and