Sensory & Product Development Technician

Sensory & Product Development Technician
Location: El Segundo, CA (Fully Onsite)
Type: Full-time, Long-Term Temporary
Pay: $30-$36/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A well-established consumer goods company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sensory & Product Development Technician to support their R&D and Sensory teams. This role is perfect for someone early in their scientific career who enjoys working in a hands-on lab setting, thrives on staying organized, and is excited to contribute to cross-functional projects in a collaborative environment.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Lab Support & Sample Preparation

• Maintain a clean and efficient lab space, ensuring materials and equipment are in order
• Assist in preparing product samples for testing and internal reviews
• Support day-to-day project activities including documentation and simple testing procedures
• Help coordinate and package outgoing sample shipments

Sensory Team Assistance

• Prepare materials and assist in setting up taste tests and sensory panels
• Organize sample data and help track panel feedback
• Assist with creating and updating sensory records

Inventory & Vendor Coordination

• Monitor and restock lab inventory and ingredient supplies
• Collect and file ingredient documentation (e.g., specifications, COAs)
• Communicate with vendors regarding ingredient needs or stock updates
• Maintain ingredient and spec sheet documentation in SharePoint and other internal systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences discipline
• At least one year of lab experience (can be academic or industry-based)
• Familiarity with food, beverage, or consumer product environments is preferred
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and Teams; SharePoint experience is a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail, ability to stay organized, and openness to learning new processes

This is a great opportunity to work closely with a small, supportive team and build valuable lab and sensory experience in a fast-moving CPG setting.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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