Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded over75 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team.

SUMMARY: The Analytical Lab Technician is a key role within the RC Bigelow organization, responsible for facilitating and performing a number of analytical tests of teas, ingredients, blends, tea bags, and co-packed products and reporting the results. The Analytical Lab Technician works as part of the Food Safety & Quality Team to ensure the quality and integrity of the products meets our consumers' expectations. The person in this position must be detail oriented, precise, organized, and agile to administer multiple projects and priorities that may arise.

ESSSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up teas, ingredients, blended teas, finished product and co-packed items against respective controls.
• Run assigned tests on blended tea, raw ingredients, and specified herbal ingredients. In addition to conducting sensory evaluation, tests may include: Specific Weight Density, Free Flow and Tap Density, % moisture and water activity.
• Convene daily sensory panel evaluations for ingredients, teas, blends, factory samples.
• Maintain test records including disposition, control dates, and sensory panels.
• Document and communicate disposition of tested items to key stakeholders.
• Maintain control samples.
• Collect and organize retention samples.
• Inform manager/supervisor of products not within established specification.
• Set up and test lot re-test blends submitted by the plants.
• Assist with storage studies including setting up and logging results.
• Function independently and prioritize workload to ensure all duties are being completed in a timely manner.
• Keep a clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Analytical Lab Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree in a Scientific field (AS in Biology or Chemistry) is preferred but will also consider applicable work experience in a laboratory setting or related industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, speak and listen. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, smell and taste. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.