Looking to step into the fast-paced world of scientific consumer research? A Global Food Production and Nutrition Leader is seeking a dedicated Sensory Lab Technician to support their head office operations. This full-time, on-site role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional eager to maintain lab integrity, prepare critical studies, and work within a highly collaborative environment.
location: Glendale, California
job type: Contract
salary: $28.00 - 29.18 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Execute Sensory Studies: Set up testing rooms, label sample cups, prepare and serve specialized samples, and handle complete post-test cleanup.
- Maintain Lab Standards: Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work area, document incoming samples, retrieve and stock supplies, and execute routine sanitation.
- Data Management: Analyze and report results of small-scale routine sensory studies using specialized sensory software and Microsoft Excel.
- Team Collaboration: Interact effectively with the internal sensory team to coordinate resources, support broader team goals, and manage daily activities.
qualifications:
Required:
- Education: High School Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Schedule: Full-time availability (40 hours/week), specifically between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Physical & Lifestyle: Must be a non-smoker and possess the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic math skills (percentages, conversions).
- Prior experience working in a scientific laboratory or professional food preparation environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
