Research Technician
Health-Ade
Bakersfield, CA, USA
USD 26-29.25 / hour
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Sr. Scientist
- Travel Requirement: N/A
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
- Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
- Pay Range: $26-$29.25
Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.
Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.
The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
This position is an entry level Technician position for the Bolthouse Farms Research & Development team based in Bakersfield, CA. This position requires a highly motivated, innovative, and organized candidate with strong communication and technical skills. The Technician will support numerous R&D projects with laboratory, pilot plant, and production scale experiments under the guidance of R&D Scientists. A background in Science or Engineering with experience in food process/product development preferred.
JOB DUTIES:
- Support daily pilot plant operations with cleaning, sanitizing, processing, and clean up
- Support pilot plant operations to ensure product and process specifications are met
- Conduct trials in the pilot plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing capability
- Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
- Support projects with laboratory analytical work
- Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
- Support data management, documentation, and specifications
- Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
- Support general laboratory organization and function
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- General knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies
- General knowledge of ingredients and food systems
- Organizational and planning skills. Can execute timelines with guidance, that contain primary as well as contingency plans
- Good problem-solving skills. Can determine with guidance the root cause of a problem and execute effectively on solutions.
- Excellent communication skills - oral, written, presentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, builds effective working relationship at all levels
- Highly effective team player; willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas
- Develop awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient, product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
- Knowledge of experimental design
- Computer skills include Excel, Word, Power Point, database and internet tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-year experience in field preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA and 4+ years industry experience (preferably CPG), experience in Fresh categories a plus
- Consulting background gets bonus points!
- Direct experience in CPG categories is strongly preferred
- Expert in Excel, PowerPoint, Nielsen, Power BI, SPINS, IRI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
- Work environment includes office, kitchen, pilot plant and manufacturing locations.
- Must be available to travel to various customers/suppliers and production facilities
- Ability to walk or stand up to three-quarters of the workday. Physical ability to handle weights of approximately fifty pounds
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
1st shift, Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory
WHAT WE OFFER plus more!
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discounts
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@bolthouse.com.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
1st shift, Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory