Research Technician

THE ROLE

• This position will report to the:
  Sr. Scientist
• Travel Requirement: N/A
• Location:
  
  Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Hourly Non-Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $26-$29.25

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health.
Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And,
SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit

This position is an entry level Technician position for the Bolthouse Farms Research & Development team based in Bakersfield, CA. 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 process/product development preferred.

• Support daily pilot plant operations with cleaning, sanitizing, processing, and clean up
• Support pilot plant operations to ensure product and process specifications are met
• Conduct trials in the pilot plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing capability
• Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
• Support projects with laboratory analytical work
• Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
• Support data management, documentation, and specifications
• Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
• Support general laboratory organization and function

• General knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies
• General knowledge of ingredients and food systems
• Organizational and planning skills. Can execute timelines with guidance, that contain primary as well as contingency plans
• Good problem-solving skills. Can determine with guidance the root cause of a problem and execute effectively on solutions.
• Excellent communication skills - oral, written, presentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, builds effective working relationship at all levels

• Highly effective team player; willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas
• Develop awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient, product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
• Knowledge of experimental design
• Computer skills include Excel, Word, Power Point, database and internet tools

• 1-year experience in field preferred

• MBA and 4+ years industry experience (preferably CPG), experience in Fresh categories a plus

• Consulting background gets bonus points!
• Direct experience in CPG categories is strongly preferred
• Expert in Excel, PowerPoint, Nielsen, Power BI, SPINS, IRI

• Work environment includes office, kitchen, pilot plant and manufacturing locations.
• Must be available to travel to various customers/suppliers and production facilities
• Ability to walk or stand up to three-quarters of the workday. Physical ability to handle weights of approximately fifty pounds

• 1st shift, Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both your eligible team members and families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group…