Research Technician

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Research Technician! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

The Research Technician will be responsible for supporting the R&D activities of the Cooperative. You will assist in conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining accurate records.

Your role will involve preparing and maintaining lab equipment, producing test products, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and scientific knowledge will be crucial in driving the company's innovation and product development efforts.
** A Day in the Life...
*** Provides technical and lab support to for R&D Product Development team
* Operates, maintains and repairs lab equipment and instrumentation.
* Collaborates with Scientists on the development of new products, formula batching under the direction of Scientists
* Collects, organizes and analyzes pertinent data and prepares appropriate reports summarizing results
* Stages and monitors product shelf life testing
* Prepare tasting/testing of ingredients used in our beverages and foods, including juice concentrates, sweeteners, organic acids, etc.
* Various technical support tasks in support of R&D
** What We Are Looking For:
*** Lab experience
* Attention to details
* Effectively manage various tasks in a timely manner and prioritize them appropriately
* Takes initiative to solve problems.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Maintenance of lab equipment
* Data analysis skills
* Word and Excel
* Ability to improve processes
* Collaboration skills to be able to communicate with internal/external teams.
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* Education:

** Associates Degree - Food Science (Required)
Bachelor's or University Degree - Food Science (Preferred)
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* Work Experience:

** At least 1 Year of Experience
** Annual Salary:**$44,900 - $61,710
* The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range.  We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer.  These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations.  Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards.

We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.
*** Benefits:
*** Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs* + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance  + Health savings account  + Flexible spending account  + Life and accident insurance  + Employee assistance program  + Telehealth services  + 1:1 health coaching  + Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
* 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
* Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
* Flexible scheduling options
* Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
* Holiday pay for 12 holidays
* Career development and growth opportunities
* Tuition/Education assistance programs
* Access to Linked In Learning
* Scholarship programs for children of employees
* Parental leave
* Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
* Adoption assistance
* Bereavement leave
* Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
* Up to $300 massage reimbursement
* Employee appreciation events
* Employee discounts
* Charitable giving
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* Who We Are:

** Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
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* * rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
* Sustainable
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* * esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
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