Lab Operations Specialist

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

Howyoullhave an impact at Kinders:You will play a key role supporting Kinders by managing the labs various tasks and performing tasks that support cross-functional teams. This isa criticalposition and will be relied upon by many of Kinders teammates throughout the organization.

What Youll Be Doing:

We are looking for a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist who will oversee all laboratory operations and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of our Product Development team. This position supports Product Development Operations.

• Manage purchasing installation validation calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Maintain lab consumables inventory order tracking and vendor relationships
• Administer service contracts calibration records and preventive maintenance schedules
• Oversee lab organization lab cleanliness onboarding of new staff and required training
• Assist maintaining and organizing raw material inventory
• Maintain shelf-life schedule evaluations
• Coordinate with the team to prepare and distribute sales and finished product samples
• Assist team with performing reporting and analyzing analytical measurements
• Develop and maintain lab Standard Operating Procedures
• Research lab equipment for future applications
• Collaborate with external partners regarding lab processing equipment
• Develop operational strategies to support future growth
• Support operations such as presentation setup facility coordination and events
• Act as back up for other teammates and perform other departmental duties as assigned to support overall success

What You Bring to the Table:

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have strong organizational skills and a knack for multi-tasking this could be a great fit for you!

Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in operating a lab; experience in the food industry and/or CPG strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in a science related discipline preferred.
• Excellent organizational time-management analytical interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize be proactive multitask and work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must live within a comfortably commutable distance of Walnut Creek CA to be considered.

Personal Characteristics:

• An ambitious individual that wants to grow their skillset at one of the premier growing food companies.
• Self-Starter that requires minimal oversight with an ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are critical.
• Accustomed to changing priorities and a high tempo dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a great attitude to support a high growth company

The expected starting salary range for this role is $100000- $105000 per year.We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at