Lab Tech I, Food Development

It's a Perfect Day to change the world! At Perfect Day, we're doing just that.
Perfect Day was founded in 2014 to create delicious, nutritious dairy products that everyone can love. We’re using fermentation (not animals) to make dairy proteins that are the foundation for foods like ice cream, cheese and yogurt – all with the distinctive taste and textures that consumers demand, but without lactose or environmental downsides. Through partnerships with respected brands, we’re working to launch a whole range of dairy products that will help shape a humane, sustainable food system for future generations. 
As the newest member of the Food team, you will help contribute to the Food development in R&D or organized restaurant environment. The ideal candidate is an intelligent, enthusiastic, motivated Lab Technician with knowledge of food GMP, experience in food product development, process development, culinary & sensory is a plus. The ideal candidate will be driven and will do what it takes to contribute to a small team in a fast paced, collaborative start-up environment.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

• Learn and understand the basics of food ingredients, food products, food nutrition and food product manufacturing processes in support of executing project tasks with efficiency and rigor.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and product in the food development lab to include ordering, receiving, labeling, shelving and shipping, as well as weighing ingredients.
• Be responsible for lab cleanup/tidying.
• Record keeping (inventory, MSDS, routine maintenance, experimental/observational data) and report preparation.
• Weighing and processing product (running pilot plan machines & unit operations, including but not limited to pasteurizer, homogenizer and spray drier).
• Analyzing materials utilizing analytical equipment such as pH meter, Turbiscan and functional assays.
• Assisting with media prep, as required.
• Suggesting improvements to existing workflows.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Associates degree in food science, biological sciences, or life sciences with 1-2 years of experience in food industry is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in food science, biological sciences, or life sciences a plus.
• Food development in R&D or organized restaurant environment, knowledge of food GMP, experience in food product development, process development, culinary & sensory is a plus.
• Prior operation of food equipment (food pilot preferred).
• Disciplined approach to understanding scope of experiments with guidance from Research Scientist.
• Flawless execution of tasks at hand while practicing GMP and upholding the highest standards of food and personal safety.
• Some travel will be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods at a given time; reach, climb, kneel, bend, push and/or pull, and at times lift objects as heavy as 50 lbs.
• Position is located in a typical laboratory environment, where you will safely work with some hazardous chemicals. Position additional requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, instrument noise, and varying room temperatures.

Perfect Day is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
It's a Perfect Day to change the world. The day when delicious dairy goodness is something everyone can love. The day we say goodbye to the downsides of factory farming. The day we throw a big party with luscious, animal-free milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, all made with Perfect Day! We hope you join us!