Research and Development Lab Technician Intern at Talking Rain
Research and Development Lab Technician Intern at Talking Rain. We’re Talking Rain, and we’re so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, and Talking Rain Sparkling Waters. We’re also excited that our affiliate company, Beverage Innovation Corporation, Inc. has been shattering expectations in the hard seltzer category with the 2020 launch of Sparkling Ice Spiked.
Research and Development Lab Technician Intern
Beverage Technology & Innovation (BTI)
Preston, WA
Temporary Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
WHATÂ YOU’LL DO
Our Beverage Technology and Innovation team is proud of where we’ve been, but more interested in where we’re going. This team drives creativity, pushing us to find the next big thing.
For 6 months, you’ll leverage your technical knowledge of formulation, flavors, and ingredients to develop amazing beverages that consumers love. This is an opportunity to drive projects from idea to commercialization.  You’ll learn the lab foundation, supporting ongoing projects through making beverage samples, setting up testing, and recording results. This is a great chance to grow your skills and learn more about what life could look like after college.
Reports to: Senior Manager, R&D
Direct Reports: N/A
Base Hourly Rate (depending on experience): $17
- Support developing formulas leveraging your knowledge of flavor chemistry.
- Research ingredients, beverage, and flavor technology.
- Support the team in identifying opportunities to solve product quality issues, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Conduct shelf studies for all new products, reformulated products as well as existing beverages.
- Analyze and present project results and potential next steps to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying the immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in R&D function for a food business ideally in the beverage industry.
- Strong working knowledge of food science principles, food manufacturing processes and ingredient functionality.
- You drive, not ride. You’re stellar at prioritization, time management, and troubleshooting.
- Integrity is at the core of who you are. You earn people’s trust, with the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information as you field inquiries.
- You exude curiosity, approaching each situation with a desire to learn.
- You’re approachable, and everyone knows they can always come to you.
- You’re flexible, a solution seeker. You embrace the grey, troubleshooting on the fly.
To help ensure a positive work environment, this role may be subject to random drug testing (including alcohol, cannabinoids, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, and phencyclidine).
