Sensory Lab & Product Testing Technician

Red Oak Technologies; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A food technology company is seeking a hands-on Food Product Development Technician to support product testing and sensory evaluations. This role is crucial for sourcing and preparing food samples, coordinating sensory panels, and documenting evaluation results. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Food Science or relevant experience, ServSafe certification, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required.
• 0–3 years of food handling, kitchen, or product testing experience.
• Comfortable tasting a wide range of food products.

Responsibilities

• Source, receive, inventory, and organize food samples.
• Prepare, plate, and serve food samples.
• Coordinate and support sensory panels and product evaluations.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Food product tasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

HS diploma with 4+ years of food service experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

A food technology company is seeking a hands-on Food Product Development Technician to support product testing and sensory evaluations. This role is crucial for sourcing and preparing food samples, coordinating sensory panels, and documenting evaluation results. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Food Science or relevant experience, ServSafe certification, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.