Lab Operations Specialist

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

27d•$100,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE. What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. How you'll have an impact at Kinder’s: You will play a key role supporting Kinder’s by managing the lab’s various tasks and performing tasks that support cross-functional teams.  This is a critical position and will be relied upon by many of Kinder’s teammates throughout the organization. What You'll Be Doing: We are looking for a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist who will oversee all laboratory operations and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of our Product Development team. This position supports Product Development Operations.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in operating a lab; experience in the food industry and/or CPG strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a science related discipline 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.
An ambitious individual that wants to grow their skillset at one of the premier growing food companies.
Self-Starter that requires minimal oversight with an ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Effective communication and teamwork skills are critical.
Accustomed to changing priorities and a high tempo, dynamic environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and a great attitude to support a high growth company

Nice To Haves

experience in the food industry and/or CPG strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a science related discipline preferred.

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