Lab Assistant
Emeryville, CA Emeryville, CA Full-time Full-time $23 an hour $23 an hour Who We Are:
The Lab Assistant supports samples analysis, product development, sensory, vendor communication, and implementation of test methodologies and equipment as part of the Coffee, Innovation, R&D and Quality teams.
The Lab Assistant will also maintain labs and supplies.
This is a full time, salaried position.
This role requires work onsite at the Peet's Home Office (Emeryville, CA) 5 days a week.
What You Will Do:
Coordinate and assist with technical and sensory testing for new innovation product development and sensory activities internally, with vendors, and outside labs.
Assist with product tastings for beverage, AFH, consumer and food product development as needed.
Maintain schedules for tests and sensory activities in labs and other spaces as needed.
Collect, log, and summarize testing results for product development and research.
Coordinate shipping of ingredients, samples, and installation/take down of test equipment for product development and research purposes.
Support development and maintenance of product specification documents (product/ingredient specifications, nutritional information etc.
) Ensure that labs are clean, organized, and set up to maximize R&D productivity.
Maintain and order tasting samples, ingredients, and supplies for all labs.
Manage ingredients and sample library.
Calibrate/prime and maintain test equipment as needed.
Coordinate/schedule vendor meetings and correspond with trade as needed.
Facilitate equipment, ingredients and smallware needs for photo shoots and other marketing activities.
Who You Are:
BS Food Science, Chemistry, Sensory Science or equivalent technical degree Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Strong coffee, tea, and culinary knowledge.
Excellent sensory skills required.
Some familiarity with home and commercial coffee equipment preferred.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ability to master other software (e.
g.
Genesis, FoodLogiQ) This role requires work onsite at the Peet's Home Office (Emeryville, CA) 5 days a week.
At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work.
The target annual base salary range for this position is $23/hour - $28/hour.
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.
Peet's offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Lab Assistant supports samples analysis, product development, sensory, vendor communication, and implementation of test methodologies and equipment as part of the Coffee, Innovation, R&D and Quality teams.
The Lab Assistant will also maintain labs and supplies.
This is a full time, salaried position.
This role requires work onsite at the Peet's Home Office (Emeryville, CA) 5 days a week.
What You Will Do:
Coordinate and assist with technical and sensory testing for new innovation product development and sensory activities internally, with vendors, and outside labs.
Assist with product tastings for beverage, AFH, consumer and food product development as needed.
Maintain schedules for tests and sensory activities in labs and other spaces as needed.
Collect, log, and summarize testing results for product development and research.
Coordinate shipping of ingredients, samples, and installation/take down of test equipment for product development and research purposes.
Support development and maintenance of product specification documents (product/ingredient specifications, nutritional information etc.
) Ensure that labs are clean, organized, and set up to maximize R&D productivity.
Maintain and order tasting samples, ingredients, and supplies for all labs.
Manage ingredients and sample library.
Calibrate/prime and maintain test equipment as needed.
Coordinate/schedule vendor meetings and correspond with trade as needed.
Facilitate equipment, ingredients and smallware needs for photo shoots and other marketing activities.
Who You Are:
BS Food Science, Chemistry, Sensory Science or equivalent technical degree Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Strong coffee, tea, and culinary knowledge.
Excellent sensory skills required.
Some familiarity with home and commercial coffee equipment preferred.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ability to master other software (e.
g.
Genesis, FoodLogiQ) This role requires work onsite at the Peet's Home Office (Emeryville, CA) 5 days a week.
At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work.
The target annual base salary range for this position is $23/hour - $28/hour.
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.
Peet's offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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