Product Development Lab Specialist
Kinder's
| Company | Kinder's |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Walnut Creek |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.
What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.
With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.
As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. Position Overview:
You will play a key role supporting Kinder’s by managing the lab’s various tasks and performing tasks that support cross-functional teams. This is a critical position and will be relied upon by many of Kinder’s teammates throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist who will facilitate laboratory operations and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of our Product Development and Research and Development teams, which this role will directly support.
Manage installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Maintain lab consumables inventory, order tracking, and vendor relationships
Oversee lab organization, lab cleanliness, onboarding of new staff, and required training
Assist maintaining and organizing raw material procurement, inventory, labeling, and documentation
Coordinate with the team to prepare and distribute sales and finished product samples
Assist team with performing, reporting, and analyzing analytical measurements
Maintain lab Standard Operating Procedures
Support operations such as presentation setup, facility coordination, and events
Act as back up for other teammates and perform other departmental duties as assigned to support overall success.
What Success Will Look Like:
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have strong organizational skills and a knack for multi-tasking, this could be a great fit for you!
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a science related discipline or minimum 1 year of experience in operations or lab work in a related field
Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize, be proactive, multitask, and work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Experience in Trace Gains and Wrike is a plus.
Personal Characteristics:
An ambitious individual that wants to grow their skillset at one of the premier, growing food companies
Self-starter that requires minimal oversight with an ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Comfortable speaking up and contributing within complex or high-energy team settings
Effective communication and teamwork skills are critical
Adaptable to changing priorities and a high tempo, dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and a great attitude to support a high growth company
The expected starting salary range for this role is $ 1 0 5 , 000- $ 11