Lab Technician - Product Development Job at Miss Jones Baking Co. in Santa Rosa

Job Title: Lab Technician - Product Development

Location: San Francisco, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a full-time candidate for a Lab Technician to support innovation and product development in frostings and icings. The ideal candidate combines a strong scientific foundation with practical, hands-on experience in fast-paced environments such as laboratories, kitchens, or production facilities. They are detail-oriented and organized. This role involves technical formulation, creating bench prototypes and sales samples, and quality and sensory evaluation. This role reports to the R&D Product Development Manager . This role is on-site 3-5 days/week 

How You’ll Help

• Support product development through benchtop formulation, prototype preparation, sensory evaluation, data analysis, and documentation for regulatory, nutritional, and certification compliance.
• Test and analyze ingredients
• Manage R&D ingredient inventory and ensure all benchtop evaluations follow Good Laboratory Practices 
• Clean, calibrate, and operate analytical equipment.
• Design and execute experiments
• Prepare Samples

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field,
• OR Associate’s degree with 2+ years of food lab experience,
• OR equivalent hands-on food science experience with demonstrable knowledge of techniques and equipment
• At least 1 year of experience in laboratory functions within the food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry
• Working knowledge of formulation principles, ingredient functionality, sensory evaluation, and food processing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace and Dropbox

How You’ll Be Successful In This Role

• Apply scientific curiosity and critical thinking 
• Learn quickly, execute with precision, and maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bring initiative, ownership, and a collaborative mindset to daily R&D work.

Working Conditions:

• In-person in San Francisco, CA
• This role requires the ability to lift 25 LBS, taste a broad range of foods, and stand for extended periods of time
• This position involves exposure to hot water, cleaning chemicals, airborne particles, and machinery.