R&D / Quality Technician

The R&D and Quality Technician will analyze product and data and provide information that keeps the Quality and R&D functions and the entire business moving forward with confidence. Additionally, the technician will prepare prototype samples for the nutpods innovation process. As a member of the R&D and Quality team, the person will work to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient R&D lab by establishing and following standards for lab use, product testing, and prototype development.

The position is scoped for 24 hours / week but may at times flex up to 40 hours / week depending on workload.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Complete analytical and sensory tests to aid in positive release of product and to conduct shelf-life analysis.

2.      Capture sensory and analytical data into the nutpods database.

3.      Coordinate and execute product reviews with management as needed.

4.      Prepare bench top samples as required for Quality and R&D purposes.

5.      Create and improve lab-specific standard operating procedures for equipment use and test execution.

6.      Check and file Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all incoming finished goods.

7.      Maintain a 5S System of all items in the lab: Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

8.      Maintain product retain inventory and lab supplies to keep the lab ready-to-use and well-stocked.

9.      Ship samples and ingredients as required.

Who We Are:

Green Grass Foods, Inc is the manufacturer of the best-selling brand, nutpods, a plant based, dairy-free alternative to half and half made from almonds and coconuts. Awarded as “Editor’s Pick” at the Natural Products Expo in its debut year, nutpods has grown tremendously online and at traditional brick and mortar retailers and is available nationwide.  nutpods has fostered a cult following and is Certified Vegan, Gluten-Free, and OU Kosher, and is Whole30 Approved and non-GMO Project Verified. www.nutpods.com

Company Culture:

Our culture is of huge importance to the owners and team at nutpods. We are looking for people who will be a great fit.  Here is what we love about our culture:

We are COLLABORATIVE, encouraging input from different perspectives.

We are KIND, communicating effectively and treating each other with respect.

We are AGILE, adapting to changing conditions while achieving our goals.

We are DATA-DRIVEN, embracing a test and learn culture.

We are RESOURCEFUL, creative thinkers finding optimal solutions in unexpected ways.

We are nutpods.

The nutpods team is a close-knit group, and we support each other’s personal and professional aspirations. Our team is poised for additional strong growth and we are looking for candidates who want to take a long-term journey with us. 

Requirements

1. Experience: At least ONE of the following.

• Bachelor's degree in food science or other related degrees (Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, etc.) with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• 2 - 3 years experience working in a chemistry, R&D, or quality lab environment.

Benefits

Hourly pay range of $25 to 30 per hour depending on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Green Grass Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.