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Research Technician

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lakeville
1 Ocean Spray Drive (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Research Technician! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. The Research Technician will be responsible for supporting the R&D activities of the Cooperative. You will assist in conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining accurate records. Your role will involve preparing and maintaining lab equipment, producing test products, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and scientific knowledge will be crucial in driving the company's innovation and product development efforts. A Day in the Life... Provides technical and lab support to for R&D Product Development team Operates, maintains and repairs lab equipment and instrumentation. Collaborates with Scientists on the development of new products, formula batching under the direction of Scientists Collects, organizes and analyzes pertinent data and prepares appropriate reports summarizing results Stages and monitors product shelf life testing Prepare raw material tasting/testing including juice concentrates, sweeteners, organic acids and salts Various technical support tasks in support of R&D What We Are Looking For: Lab experience Takes initiative to solve problems. Effective written and verbal communication skills Maintenance of lab equipment Data analysis skills Word and Excel Ability to improve processes Collaboration skills to be able to communicate with internal/external teams. Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred) Work Experience: No Experience Necessary Benefits: Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and accident insurance Employee assistance program Telehealth services Fertility benefits Transgender benefits 1:1 health coaching and more 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses Flexible scheduling options Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) Holiday pay for 12 holidays Career development and growth opportunities Tuition/Education assistance programs Access to LinkedIn Learning Scholarship programs for children of employees Parental leave Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc. Adoption assistance Bereavement leave Up to $300 fitness reimbursement Up to $300 massage reimbursement Employee appreciation events Employee discounts Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.