Technician, Sensory & Product Development

$49,200 - $73,800/Yr

Liquid I.V. - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

El Segundo, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Liquid I.V. is seeking an organized and effective technician to support R&D activities for the Consumer Sensory Sciences and Product Development teams. This role is primarily on-site at the El Segundo, CA headquarters, with expectations of being in the office 3-5 days a week. The technician will execute projects and experiments independently while supporting research programs for sensory and product development scientists, contributing to the development of transformative hydration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support product studies both internally and externally with research agencies and lead scientists.
• Maintain and train employee sensory tasting & product review panels.
• Coordinate product tastings/reviews for internal prototypes, product studies, and competitive reviews.
• Execute and interpret data of small-scale product sensory studies with support of Sensory leads.
• Develop and edit sensory ballots with support of Sensory leads.
• Coordinate & order/ship product samples to panelists and key stakeholders throughout product testing/development journey.
• Track payment of sensory & product development projects with external agencies and maintain log of activities.
• Organize and maintain database of both sensory and product development experiments and documents for future reference.
• Batch and produce benchtop scale products for lead product development scientists and self-led projects.
• Assist product development scientists in benchtop experiments and lead stability studies.
• Create, review, and work-flow raw material and finished good specifications with support of lead product development scientists.
• Own & manage inventory of ‘product control' program for manufacturing network and quality department counterparts with support of lead scientists.
• Maintain and organize a clean/presentable laboratory space.
• Manage and inventory laboratory supplies, raw materials, and misc. items to ensure efficient operations for both sensory and product development functions.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated on a schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, preferably in Food Science, Nutrition, Psychology, and/or Sensory Sciences.
• Experience and proficiency in running consumer sensory tastings & product reviews preferred.
• Laboratory operations lead experience a must.
• Experience running experiments on a laboratory bench utilizing laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed orientation a must.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel and Compusense.
• Ability to multitask and partner with manager/lead-scientists to prioritize work.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!