**About Liquid I.V.** At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark. Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we’re continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand. We’re also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world. **About our Team:** We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. **About the role:** Liquid I.V. is looking for an organized and effective technician to support R&D activities for both the Consumer Sensory Sciences and Product Development teams. This role will be primarily on-site at the El Segundo, CA HQ with 3-5 days in office expectations pending activities occurring in that given week. The ideal candidate will be an agile multi-tasker and be able to execute projects/experiments on their own, while also supporting research programs for sensory and product development scientists. **Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:** + Support product studies both internally and externally with research agencies and lead scientists. + Maintain and train employee sensory tasting & product review panels. + Coordinate product tastings/reviews for internal prototypes, product studies, and competitive reviews. + Execute and interpret data of small-scale product sensory studies with support of Sensory leads. + Develop and edit sensory ballots with support of Sensory leads. + Coordinate & order/ship product samples to panelists and key stakeholders throughout product testing/development journey. + Track payment of sensory & product development projects with external agencies and maintain log of activities. + Organize and maintain database of both sensory and product development experiments and documents for future reference. + Batch and produce benchtop scale products for lead product development scientists and self-led projects. + Assist product development scientists in benchtop experiments and lead stability studies. + Create, review, and work-flow raw material and finished good specifications with support of lead product development scientists. + Own & manage inventory of ‘product control’ program for manufacturing network and quality department counterparts with support of lead scientists. + Maintain and organize a clean/presentable laboratory space. + Manage and inventory laboratory supplies, raw materials, and misc. items to ensure efficient operations for both sensory and product development functions. + Ensure all laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated on a schedule. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, preferably in Food Science, Nutrition, Psychology, and/or Sensory Sciences. + Experience and proficiency in running consumer sensory tastings & product reviews preferred. + Laboratory operations lead experience a must. + Experience running experiments on a laboratory bench utilizing laboratory equipment. + Strong organizational skills and detailed orientation a must. + Proficiency in using data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel and Compusense. + Ability to multitask and partner with manager/lead-scientists to prioritize work. + Flexible and adaptable to change. **What We Give:** + 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options). + A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. + A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. + Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). + An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. + Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. + An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration! **Work Environment:** + Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events. In office 3-5 days per week. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The expected salary range for this position is $61,500 - $92,300 annually and is bonus eligible. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.