Seasonal R&D Technician: Fruit Testing & Lab Analysis

Pom Wonderful; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

POM Wonderful is seeking a detail-oriented seasonal team member to support R&D activities in our California facilities. You will assist with fruit sampling, analysis, data collection, and sensory evaluations in a fast-paced lab and packinghouse environment.

The role involves learning sampling protocols, preparing specimens, and using standard lab equipment (refractometers, pH meters, balances, texture analyzers) to generate reliable results for R&D trials.

Qualifications

• Previous lab, agricultural, quality control, or research experience preferred.
• Coursework or a 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.

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 accurate testing and data collection.
• Assist with setup and execution of R&D trials and sensory evaluations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, samples, and work areas.
• Apply basic safety knowledge in packinghouse environments.

Skills

Fruit sampling

Attention to detail

Data collection

Lab procedures

Excel proficiency

Education

Biology/Chemistry/Plant Science or related

Tools

Refractometers

pH meters

Balances

Texture analyzers

Job description

POM Wonderful is seeking a detail-oriented seasonal team member to support R&D activities in our California facilities. You will assist with fruit sampling, analysis, data collection, and sensory evaluations in a fast-paced lab and packinghouse environment.

The role involves learning sampling protocols, preparing specimens, and using standard lab equipment (refractometers, pH meters, balances, texture analyzers) to generate reliable results for R&D trials.