R&D Technician - Beverage Lab

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Sr. R&D Technician- Beverage
• Travel Requirement: 0%
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Full Time- Regular
• Pay Range: $20-$25

INGENUITY GROWS GOOD

Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good — Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

This position requires a highly motivated, innovative, and organized candidate with strong communication and technical skills. The Technician will support numerous R&D projects with laboratory, pilot plant, and production scale experiments under the guidance of R&D Scientists. A background in Science or Engineering with experience in food processing/product development preferred. This will be an interactive, hands-on position in the R&D Lab and Lab Pilot Plant.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
• Support projects with laboratory analytical work
• Assist Scientists with lab scale batching
• Support pilot plant scale operations with batching, filling and sample management
• Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
• Support ingredient and supply management. Ability to work in refrigerated environment sampling products and ingredients for evaluation
• Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
• Support general laboratory cleanliness, organization and function

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A background in food science with experience in developing and commercializing beverage products.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General laboratory skills including balance use, volumetric measurement and food ingredient handling
• Organizational and planning skills. Can execute timelines with guidance, that contain primary as well as contingency plans
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, builds effective working relationship at all levels. Team player
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
• Computer skills include Excel, Word, Power Point, database and internet tools

• General knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies

• Science background
• 1-3 year experience in field preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work environment includes office, lab, pilot plant and manufacturing locations.
• Ability to walk or stand up to three-quarters of the workday. Physical ability to handle weights of approximately fifty pounds
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment on occasion

• During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 1st shift, Monday through Friday, when business demands, overtime may be required.

Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.