Seasonal Fruit R&D Lab Technician

AgHires; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Job summary

POM Wonderful is seeking a detail-oriented seasonal R&D support worker to assist with fruit sampling, grading, and analytical testing in a fast-paced laboratory and packinghouse setting. You will collect and organize data, communicate results to R&D staff, and help with sensory evaluations and study protocols.

The role requires accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform fruit sampling, grading, and maturity and quality assessments according to established procedures.
• Prepare, label, organize, and evaluate fruit samples for R&D trials.
• Perform analytical testing using laboratory equipment including refractometers, pH meters, balances, and texture analyzers.
• Accurately collect, record, and enter experimental data and communicate results to R&D staff.
• Follow SOPs to ensure testing and data collection accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with setup and execution of R&D trials and sensory evaluations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, organized condition.
• Follow safety procedures in the packinghouse environments.

Job description

POM Wonderful is seeking a detail-oriented seasonal R&D support worker to assist with fruit sampling, grading, and analytical testing in a fast-paced laboratory and packinghouse setting. You will collect and organize data, communicate results to R&D staff, and help with sensory evaluations and study protocols.

The role requires accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a dynamic agricultural environment.