Laboratory Technician
Company: Voyage Foods
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
About Voyage Foods
Voyage Foods is future-proofing the food and drink we love.
We're designing a future where your food isn't constrained by
problems with cultivation and production. We replicated the world's
favorite foods so that we can all enjoy them, forever.
Voyage Foods has made sustainable and scalable alternatives to
foods that have current obstacles -environmental, social, and
health alike. Our breakthrough technology provides endless
opportunities to make delicious, nearly identical, versions of
beloved foods, without compromising individual health or our
planet.
We use a combination of analytical chemistry, sensory, flavor
science, and data analytics - to broaden the spectrum of what is
possible with natural materials. This technology transforms natural
ingredients (like seeds and grains) into nutritionally identical
versions of some of humanity's favorite foods. Three patented
products have already been developed - an allergen free peanut
butter, bean free coffee, and cacao-free chocolate - but the
possibilities are endless.
Job Description
Lab Technician, R&D
We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our R&D team,
reporting to the Lab Manager. You will play a critical role in
helping us ensure lab operations run safely and smoothly. It will
be your responsibility to ensure that the team has everything they
need to succeed, from equipment to chemicals, to reagents and
general consumables. This position will also require chemical
handling know-how. As we are a start-up and small team,
responsibilities can vary daily, and will also include general
operations.
Job Responsibilities
Compounding chemicals for R&D work and production
Ability to perform serial dilutions and demonstrated attention to
detail
Organization of equipments, chemicals, and consumables
Management of chemical inventory
Partner with vendors to maintain a continuous supply of laboratory
consumables and R&D needs
Lab equipment maintenance and calibration
Execution of administrative tasks assigned (Preparing, packing, and
shipping of samples, products)
Develop standard operating procedures to ensure that lab equipment
and instrumentation are in good repair and kept current with
respect to cleaning, preventive maintenance, calibration, and
inspection, coordinating with lab users, and external service
providers
Track incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely delivery
Assist purchasing of lab consumables and materials
Requirements
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience working as a lab technician
Knowledge of solution preparation, chemical handling, and
implementation of lab safety is a must
B.S. or B.A. degree, preferably in chemistry, food science, and/or
equivalent training or experience
Please apply to this position if you enjoy a dynamic R&D
environment, pay great attention to detail, and find a start-up
environment appealing. Please include your resume and a cover
letter in your application.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Why Us?
We are about to announce our Series A close - we are in full growth
mode. We don't sell prospective hires on happy hours and ping pong
tables, here's what we are uniquely able to offer:
A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale fast.
A company that's fundamentally changing the food system for the
better.
A team of full-blown foodies!
An environment where we not only acknowledge the hard work and
success of our teammates, but also celebrate them! We care about
each other as people, not just employees!
Unlimited PTO
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance policy
401k
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