Job Description

Position Summary

The New Product Development Technician reports to the Director, Innovation, Head of US New Product Development. The role is responsible for leading the upkeep and compliance of the product development lab, including equipment calibration and maintenance, SOP development, regulatory and inventory management, training coordination, and supporting sample runs and special projects, while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and adherence to safety and budgetary requirements. Role is intended as a stepping stone into product development or manufacturing scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Development lab upkeep:Lead calibration of lab equipment & preventive maintenance of wet lab equipment
• Follow SOP's for various methods to test products and create specification ranges
• Lead preventive maintenance on wet lab equipment
• Lead small line extension projects on existing brands
• Support and execute shelf-life plan to test stability of product both in accelerated and real-time conditions
• Manage bi-annual inventory tracking of all ingredients inclusive of flavors, and support disposal of expired ingredients including flavors
• Labels and sample shipping on own projects to internal or external customers
• Schedule all lab trainings & report near misses
• Support wet lab sales sample runs as requested incl. batching procedures
• Maintain accurate, up to date records, hardwired or digital lab notebooks
• Regulatory & compliance:Maintain accurate record of alcohol inventory, use & receipt in NPD tracking system & ensure compliance in accordance with alcohol license displays
• Lead special projects - developing shelf-life extension tools, pipeline projects; Maintain inventory record of all ingredients
• Enforce expired inventory to be destroyed; maintain destruction records for all ingredients in accordance with policies
• Maintain accurate documentation on all testing, project work in digital lab notebooks (One-Note). Review with Lab manager each month for feedback & continuous improvement
• Promote teamwork, Support lab and people safety and shared knowledge amongst the lab staff
• Track budget on own projects & company issued P-card expenses and any PO'S across lab spend

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, food science, and/or similar
• 2+ years’ experience in a laboratory or product development environment, preferably in food, beverage, or chemical industries.
• Experience with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and SOP development.
• Familiarity with wet lab operations, sample preparation, and batching procedures.
• Proficient in digital and hardcopy laboratory notebook management.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, especially regarding alcohol handling and inventory tracking.
• Experience coordinating training, maintaining inventory records, and managing budgets or P-cards.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and external service schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to lab safety and continuous process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Location

• Field Office
• CA - San Joaquin/Madera/El Dorado/Fresno/Mariposa/Merced/Nevada/Placer/Sacramento/Stanislaus/Tuolumne/Yolo

Additional Locations

Acampo, California

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production:

The salary range for this role is:

$32.62 - $47.92

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).