LabAssistant(PCT)

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. The only thing we love more than coffee is our people. Reporting to the Sr. R&D Sensory Manager, the **Lab Assistant** supports sample analysis, product development, sensory, vendor communication, and implementation of test methodologies and equipment as part of the Coffee, Innovation, R&D and Quality teams. The Lab Assistant will also maintain labs and supplies. This is a full-time, hourly position. **Location:**_Emeryville, CA – 5 days onsite_ **Schedule:** Full-Time **Hourly:** $24-28/hr. **_What You Will Do_** * Coordinate and assist with technical and sensory testing for new innovation product development and sensory activities internally, with vendors, and outside labs. * Assist with product tastings for beverage, AFH, consumer and food product development as needed. * Maintain schedules for tests and sensory activities in labs and other spaces as needed. * Collect, log, and summarize testing results for product development and research. * Coordinate shipping of ingredients, samples, and installation/take down of test equipment for product development and research purposes. * Support development and maintenance of product specification documents (product/ingredient specifications, nutritional information etc.) * Ensure that labs are clean, organized, and set up to maximize R&D productivity. * Maintain and order tasting samples, ingredients, and supplies for all labs. Manage ingredients and sample library. * Calibrate/prime and maintain test equipment as needed. * Coordinate/schedule vendor meetings and correspond with trade as needed. * Facilitate equipment, ingredients and smallware needs for photo shoots and other marketing activities. **_Who You Are_** * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. * Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and able to handle multiple projects at the same time. * Strong coffee, tea, and cu