R&D Research Technician

THE ROLE: R&D Technician

• This position will report to the: R&D Manager
• Travel Requirement: 0%
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st shift
• Employment Category: Full Time- Regular
• Pay Range: $24.50-$30/hr.

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. This will be an interactive, hands-on position in the R&D Lab and Lab Pilot Plant.

• Support pilot plant operations with set up, sanitizing, and clean up
• Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
• Support projects with laboratory analytical work
• Assist Scientists with lab scale batching and processing
• Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
• Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
• Support general laboratory cleanliness, organization and function
• Manage lab and pilot plant ingredients and supplies
• Provides administrative support as needed, such as sales sample management, shipment coordination, paperwork verification, equipment calibration and maintenance, maintenance and work order management

• General laboratory skills including balance use, volumetric measurement and food ingredient handling
• Confidence to learn systems and to operate sophisticated processing equipment with training
• 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. Highly-effective team player.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Computer skills include Excel, Word, Power Point, database and internet tools

• Work environment includes office, kitchen, pilot plant and manufacturing locations
• Ability to walk or stand up to 3/4 of the workday
• Physical ability to handle weights of approximately 50 lbs
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments on occasion

• 1st shift (8am-5pm) Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime will be mandatory

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
  
  

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

1st shift (8am-5pm) Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime will be mandatory.