Lab Operations Specialist
Kinder's is a rapidly growing food company known for its flavor obsession and innovative approach. The Lab Operations Specialist will oversee laboratory operations, manage equipment, maintain inventory, and support the Product Development team to ensure smooth operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing, installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Maintain lab consumables inventory, order tracking, and vendor relationships
- Administer service contracts, calibration records, and preventive maintenance schedules
- Oversee lab organization, lab cleanliness, onboarding of new staff, and required training
- Assist maintaining and organizing raw material inventory
- Maintain shelf-life schedule evaluations
- Coordinate with the team to prepare and distribute sales and finished product samples
- Assist team with performing, reporting and analyzing analytical measurements
- Develop and maintain lab Standard Operating Procedures
- Research lab equipment for future applications
- Collaborate with external partners regarding lab processing equipment
- Develop operational strategies to support future growth
- Support operations such as presentation setup, facility coordination, and events
- Act as back up for other teammates and perform other departmental duties as assigned to support overall success
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in operating a lab; experience in the food industry and/or CPG strongly preferred
- Excellent organizational, time-management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize, be proactive, multitask, and work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Must live within a comfortably commutable distance of Walnut Creek, CA to be considered
- Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Bonus / incentive eligibility
- Equity grants
- Competitive health benefits
- Other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave
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